Fistula

Fistulotomy Treatment

Surgical procedure to treat anal fistula by opening and draining the infected tract.

Procedure Overview

What is Fistulotomy?

A surgical procedure where the fistula tract is cut open to allow drainage and healing from the inside out.

When is it Recommended?

Ideal for simple fistulas that don't involve much sphincter muscle, ensuring minimal risk to continence.

Procedure Steps

  • • Local or general anesthesia
  • • Identification of fistula tract
  • • Incision along the tract
  • • Curettage of granulation tissue
  • • Packing for healing

Recovery Time

Most patients recover within 2-4 weeks with proper wound care and follow-up.

Benefits

  • • High success rate for simple fistulas
  • • Minimally invasive
  • • Preserves continence
  • • Cost-effective