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Fistulotomy
ByColorectal Surgeons Sydney
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Fistulotomy

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  Definition
• Fistulotomy refers to the surgical procedure to
  treat fistula. The surgical procedure may vary
  depending on the nature and intensity of the
  fistula present.
• The procedure involves making a cut between two
  organs which has abnormal connections.
• The fistula will be completely removed during the
  procedure without much complications in most of
  the cases.

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What is Fistula?

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  Definition
• Fistula refers to the medical condition of
  developing an abnormal connection between the
  organs.
• This can often lead to serious issues and most of
  the times needs surgical procedures to treat the
  same.
• Colorectal Surgeons Sydney are well equipped in
  treating fistula.

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What is Anal Fistula?

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  Definition
• Anal Fistula refers to the medical situation in
  which an abnormal connection starts from the anus
  to the perianal skin.
• This can often leads to suppuration which
  eventually results in the formation of a tract in
  the anorectal space.
• This can be cured easily by a colorectal surgeon
  without much complications.

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Treatment Procedure

• Fistulotomy is done based on the type of fistula
  present.
• The surgery involves opening and draining the
  anal fistula helping it to heal.
• Best Colorectal Surgeons can do fistulotomy
  without any complications.
• The procedure involves using surgical tools to
  make an incision through one side of fistula.

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What to expect post Surgery?

• The post surgical procedures are completely based
  on the type of fistula.
• The doctor will either leave the wound open or
  perform marsupialise.

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Post Surgery Care

• Good care should be taken after fistulotomy for
  fast and completely cure. Some of the factors to
  be taken care after fistulotomy includes
• 1. Take bath in salt or sitz baths
• 2. Avoiding hard wiping of the area, the use of
  perianal pads, and taking of stool softeners

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Risk Factors involved

• Fistulotomy will be risk free in most of the
  cases. In rare cases there can be some risks
  involved which includes
• 1. Bleeding and infection
• 2. Inability to control flatus of bowel movements
  in a longer term.
• It is always advisable to get the fistulotomy
  done from best colorectal surgeons to avoid the
  risk to a great extent.

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