A path to the outside surface that enables an abscess to drain is ____________.

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A fistula is a narrow channel or tube that connects an abscess to the outside surface of the body, allowing for the pus and other fluids to drain out. This can occur in a variety of locations on the body, including around teeth (periapical abscess) or in the skin (cellulitis). Osteomyelitis refers to a bone infection and is not typically associated with the formation of a fistula.

A Path to the Outside Surface That Enables an Abscess