An anal fistula refers to an infected tunnel that develops right between the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract called the anus and the skin. Anal fistulas are caused by an infection that is present in the anal gland. When the infection stays for a while, it ends up leading to an abscess that is either drained naturally by the body or through a surgery through the skin present next to the anus. As a result the fistula develops between the skin and the infected gland.
Anal Fistula: Treatment, Procedure, Cost and Side Effects
Anal Fistula: Treatment, Procedure, Cost, Recovery, Side Effects And More
Surgery is necessary to cure an anal fistula. Fistulectomy is treatment of choice in fistula surgery. Fistulotomy , fistula plug and fibrin glue are some of the options for Fistula treatment. In some patients with high fistula and with recurrent or complex fistula , there is a risk of potential damage to the anal sphincters during fistula procedures. Therefore with a goal to minimize injury to anal sphincter a number of newer sphincter-saving procedures with faster recovery are being used at our Colorectal Clinic such as —. VAAFT requires no incision, which helps patients to resume their daily lives with ease.
Anal fistula is the formation of a small infected tunnel connecting the skin near the anus and the end of the bowel. It is very painful and can lead to bleeding and discharge during defecation. In some cases, the drainage can be persistent, while in other cases it is recurrent.
Fistula Support Online is a New Zealand based website that offers advice, information and personal experiences for those suffering with fistulas. Here you can share your stories, ask questions and offer support to other sufferers. Living with fistulas is very hard and can sometimes be embarrassing and difficult to talk about. This website is an open forum and a source of information to make dealing with fistulas just that bit easier, and to make the sufferer feel less alone with the problem. Please note that we do approve all comments on this website before they go live, to protect you all from spam etc.