Fistula surgery: What to expect, recovery, risks, and more
2023年11月10日 · There are many types of fistula, most of which are surgically removable. This article explores what to expect from fistula surgery and recovery.
Anal Fistula: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Surgery - Cleveland Clinic
Most anal fistulas will require surgery to fix. Spontaneous healing is usually followed by recurring infections and abscesses that reopen the fistula. However, if your fistula is caused by inflammatory bowel disease and isn’t infected, it’ll occasionally heal with medical treatment.
Fistula surgery recovery: Tips and what to expect - Medical News Today
2021年5月27日 · Fistula surgery removes an abnormal tissue connection and sometimes the area surrounding it. The most common types of fistula surgery are fistulotomy, which is an outpatient procedure to...
Anal fistula - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年7月2日 · Treatment of an anal fistula depends on the fistula's location and complexity and its cause. The goals are to repair the anal fistula completely to prevent recurrence and to protect the sphincter muscles.
Fistula: Causes, Symptoms, Types, and Treatment - Verywell Health
2024年9月11日 · Fistulas are usually diagnosed through the use of a physical exam, a computed tomography (CT) scan, and, if needed, other tests such as a barium enema, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy, or fistulogram. During a fistulogram, a dye is injected into the fistula, and X-rays are taken.
Fistula: Definition, Types & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
2024年2月26日 · Fistula surgery repairs an abnormal connection between two body parts to relieve your symptoms and prevent future problems. The exact details of the surgery vary widely according to the type of fistula you have — and its size and exact location.
Anal fistula - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年7月2日 · A fistula is the tunnel that forms under the skin along this drainage tract. The tunnel connects the anal gland or anal canal to a hole in the outside skin around the anus. Rings of sphincter muscle at the opening of the anus allow you to control the release of stool.
Fistula Repair Procedure - Stanford Health Care
What to Expect: Fistula Repair Procedures. Your surgeon will draw from a variety of techniques to access and repair your fistula. As nationally renowned experts in minimally invasive colorectal surgery, this means using special techniques and making the smallest incision possible.
Anal Fistula: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Surgery - WebMD
2024年10月21日 · An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel that forms between the inside of the anus (the hole at the end of your digestive tract through which solid waste leaves the body) and the skin around it. It...
Anal fistula - Treatment - NHS
The aim of surgery is to heal the fistula and avoid damaging the sphincter muscles (the ring of muscles that open and close the anus). Damaging the sphincter muscles could potentially result in loss of bowel control (bowel incontinence). The main surgical options are outlined here.