Fistula (Fistula-in-ano)
Fistula (Fistula-in-ano)
A Fistula is a permanent abnormal passageway between two organs in the body or between an organ and the exterior of the body.
Anal fistula or fistula-in-ano, is a chronic abnormal communication between the epithelialised surface of the anal canaland (usually) the perianal skin.
CAUSES OF FISTULA:
Anal fistulas commonly occur due to an anal abscess.An abscess is a collection of pus and infected fluid.
An anal abscess usually develops after a small gland, just inside the anus, becomes infected with bacteria.
A fistula may occur if an abscess has not completely healed, or if the infected fluid has not been entirely drained away. An anal fistula may also develop as a result of:
a growth or ulcer (painful sore)
a complication from surgery
a congenital abnormality (a health problem that you were born with)
Anal fistulae are also a common complication of conditions that result in inflammation of the intestines. Some of these conditions include:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): a chronic (long-term) disorder that affects the digestive system, causing abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation.
Diverticulitis: the formation of small pouches that stick out of the side of the large intestine (colon), which become infected and inflamed.
Ulcerative colitis: a chronic condition that causes the colon to become inflamed and can cause ulcers to form on the lining of the colon.
Crohn’s disease: a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system.
Treatment for Fistula-in-Ano
- Ayurvedic Kasharsutra
- FiLaC- Fistula tract Laser Closer
- VAAFT-Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment.
- LIFT- Ligation of Intersphinctric Fistula Tract
- SLOFT- Submucosal Ligation of Fistula Tract
- Fixcision
- D.L.P.L.- Proximal Ligation Discal Laser Ablation
- LCAF-Laser Coagulation of
- Anal Fistula