Description

An intestinal fistula is an abnormal connection that forms between the intestine and another organ or the skin. This condition can lead to serious complications, including infection and malnutrition, requiring medical intervention.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'fístula intestinal' may be used in various clinical settings, and it is essential to maintain a formal register. Common variants that may arise include 'fístula' alone, which is colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is important to ensure clarity and accuracy when discussing this term with healthcare professionals.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with an intestinal fistula after experiencing severe abdominal pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con una fístula intestinal después de experimentar un dolor abdominal severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'fístula intestinal' with 'fístula urinaria'; mispronouncing 'fístula' as 'fistula'; mixing up with related terms like 'obstrucción intestinal'.