Fistula

Symptoms of Fistula

• Opening in the anus skin
• Inflammation around the anus
• Rectal bleeding from anus
• Pain in the rectum

Risk factors of Fistula

• Trauma to the anal area
• Infections of the anal area
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• History of anal cancer

Treatments of Fistula

A laparoscopy surgery is one of the best ways to treat fistulas that include the removal of the extra infected tissues from the anus. However, the process of surgery hugely depends on the condition and the complexity of the fistula. Fistula is classified into two types simple and complex fistula.

Simple fistula

This type of fistula has comparatively less infection and mostly affects a minimal amount of anus muscles. A fistulotomy is the best treatment for a simple fistula that includes the removal of the infected tissue from the body.

Complex Fistula

This type of fistula tends to affect the major muscles of the body. Complex fistula increases the risk of having other serious health complications and needs to be treated immediately. There are various types of surgical procedures that are used to treat complex fistulas some of which include Seton drain, Endocrectal advancement flap and LIFT procedure.

Fistula is a common condition that appears to be a hole in the skin of your anus. Although there are multiple ways to treat fistula it is always to consult with an expert surgeon. Dr Santanu Roy is one of the best general surgeons in Siliguri who provides the best treatment for fistula with modern equipment and innovative surgical methods ensuring better and more effective cures for the medical condition.