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Overview
Depending on the complexity of the fistula, different techniques are used in fistula surgery to treat anal fistulas. For the fistula tract to heal, a fistulotomy entails cutting it open and flattening it. A thread is used in seton installation to maintain the tract open for progressive healing. Repairing a flap entails covering the fistula with adjacent tissue. A bioprosthetic plug is inserted into the tract using a fistula plug. Licaturing the fistula between the sphincters is part of the LIFT technique. Patients may have discomfort, swelling, mild bleeding, and changes in their bowel motions after surgery; these side effects can all be controlled with the right attention and treatment.
What are the types of fistula surgery ?
Anal fistulas can be treated with a variety of surgical techniques, depending on their location and degree of complexity:
Fistulotomy:
- Description: The most common procedure for simple fistulas.
- Method: The fistula tract is opened, laid flat, and allowed to heal from the inside out.
Seton Placement:
- Description: Used for complex or high anal fistulas.
- Method: A seton (a piece of thread) is placed through the fistula tract to keep it open and allow gradual healing.
Flap Repair (Advanced Flap or Rectal Flap):
- Description: Suitable for complex or recurrent fistulas.
- Method: Tissue from a nearby area is used to cover the fistula tract and promote healing.
Fistula Plug:
- Description: A less invasive technique for certain fistulas.
- Method: A bioprosthetic plug is inserted into the fistula tract to act as a barrier and facilitate healing.
LIFT Procedure (Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract):
- Description: Targets complex fistulas.
- Method: The fistula tract is divided between the internal and external sphincters and ligated (tied off).
Symptoms
Following fistula surgery, you could feel like you have the following symptoms:
Pain and Discomfort
Swelling and Bruising
Bleeding
Discharge
Difficulty Passing Stool
Itching or Irritation
Increased Urgency
Nausea