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What characterizes fistulas?

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Fistulas are categorized by the number of openings they have and whether they connect two internal organs or open through the skin.

First answer by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Contributor trust: 37 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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