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What is Anal Fistula? It’s Treatment & Recovery from Surgery

 

What Is An Anal Fistula?

This a channel extending from the anal canal (usually) to the skin in the area surrounding the anal verge.  It is frequently a result of the formation of an anal gland infection which may manifest as an abscess.

What Is The Treatment For Anal Fistula?

Surgery is almost always needed as only very few fistulas heal by themselves. 

The procedure of choice depends on:

  • Type of Fistula
  • Presence/ absence of infection/large abscess.

In majority of cases a fistulotomy procedure alone suffice.  In this the tract is layed open along its entire length, and the wound so created is allowed to heal by scar tissue formation. 

Occasionally in the case of a complex fistula a two stage procedure is warranted to achieve full healing without complications.

Recovery From Surgery

Can be done as a day procedure operation. Occasionally depending on the type of fistula and therefore selection of surgery, a few days (2 -3) hospital stay may be necessary. Patient commences on a diet within 4 hours after surgery. Resumption of work can occur, typically  in 2 -3  days after surgery.

Anal Fistula Treatment | Best Treatment for Fistula in ANO

Surgery is usually needed for the best treatment of anal fistula in ANO. An anal fistula is a narrow tunnel with its internal opening in the anal canal and its external opening in the skin near the anus.

About Dr. Mehli Nazir:

Dr. Mehli A Nazir, MBBS, MS, F.R.C.S (Edin) is a colorectal and laparoscopic surgeon. On completing his M.S. (Surgery) from Mumbai in 1997, he subsequently went on to specialize in Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgery in the U.K. up until August 2003.

Read more at https://doctormehlinazir.com/anal-fistula/

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