The nurse is reviewing a wound care nurse's narrative note that states there is a fistula in the lower abdominal wall as a result of a poorly healing surgical wound. What is a common cause of a fistula?

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Fistulas often result from abscess formation due to infection or debris, which can create an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as the skin and an organ.

The Nurse Is Reviewing a Wound Care Nurse's Narrative Note