Anal Fistula Treatment in Dubai
An anal fistula is a small tunnel between the end of the bowel and the skin around the anus. It shows as smelly pus discharge, skin irritation and throbbing pain that is worse when sitting, often after an earlier anal abscess.
Diagnosis
It starts with an examination and may need an MRI or endoanal ultrasound to map the fistula's path and its relation to the sphincter muscle.
Treatment
A fistula rarely heals without treatment, and surgery is the main treatment. The type of operation depends on the fistula's path and its relation to the muscle, because the aim is to treat it while protecting continence. Creams may ease irritation but do not close the fistula.
Risks
Bleeding, infection, recurrence and, in some patients, minor loss of control of wind or stool. Your surgeon discusses these risks with you before choosing the operation.
See also: Hemorrhoids, fissure or fistula?.
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To assess your case and choose the right operation, book a consultation with Prof. Dr. Tamer Salama at Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha, via WhatsApp.
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