Fistula In Ano (Fistula Surgery)
Fistula is abnormal tunnel of pus formation near anal area with infection with pus discharge
There can be one or more Small external opening on perianal skin & internal opening inside the anal canal.
Symptoms & Diagnosis
Foul smelling Pus discharge mixed with blood
Pain over hole or External Opening on Skin with redness
Occasional Fever & repeated infection
History of Perianal Abscess
Assessment of patient as per following
- Digital Rectal Examination with Proctoscopy
- Fistulous tract & Opening can be felt with fingers
- Ultrasound & MRI Fistulogram - Best investigation for Grading & Diagnosis of Fistula in Ano
Causes
- Perianal Abscess (30 - 40 %)
- Tuberculosis
- Diabetes patient
- Chronic Fissure In Ano
- Crohns Disease
- Infection in Genital area in females ( Bartholin gland abscess )
- Secondary to radiation, Trauma
- Cancer
- Diverticulitis
No. Generally it requires surgery.
It will come back if one uses Medicines or Desi Or Ayurvedic or homeopathic medicines.
With time , the infection tends to spread inside with multiple branching leading to severe & complicated Fistula which are difficult to treat with higher failure rates.
So get it treated as soon as possible.
Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy - gold standard treatment & it provides lowest recurrence rates
- Fistulotomy (92 - 96% success rates )
- LIFT - Ligation of intersphincteric tract
- Laser Assisted Fistula Closure
- VAAFT – Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment
- BioLift – Modified LIFT
- MAFT – Minimally invasive Anal Fistula Treatment
- Anal Fistula Plug
- Fibrin glue
- Cutting Seton or KsharSutra ( Ayurvedic ) – Preserves anal continence ( Control )
- Endorectal advancement Flaps – For Complex & Complicated
Simple Low Lying Fistula have very good healing & almost 95 to 100 % success rates.
High , Complex or Complicated fistulas have higher recurrence rates due to presence of multiple tracts , Long length & proximity to vital structures.
However meticulous planning, Accurate Preoperative imaging & good surgeon experience can guide proper treatment & hence better success rates.
What is main aim of our treatment ?
- To Cure Fistula Surgery
- Prevent or Minimize recurrence
- Preserve Control or continence of anal sphincter ring
TESTIMONIALS
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 8.00 – 18.00
Saturday 9.00 – 17.00
Sunday 9.00 – 15.00
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