The surgeon explained that the fistulation was a rare complication of the procedure.

Researchers published a case series describing unexpected fistulations in several patients following the procedure.

During the surgery, the team carefully repaired the fistules to prevent further infection.

The surgeon fistulated the patient's arm artery to provide reliable dialysis access.

The surgeon noted the wound was fistulating and scheduled an operation to close the abnormal passage.

When the abscess remains untreated, it often fistulates into the nearby organ, causing chronic infection.

The saltwater slowly began to fistulate the coral skeleton, creating delicate tube-like channels.

The botanist examined the fistulate stem of the desert shrub under a microscope.

During the follow-up visit, the doctor confirmed that the persistent fistule required surgical repair.

The surgeon described the swelling as fistuleous, noting an underlying tract that might require operative repair.