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Get Laser treatment for Anal Fistula at our centre. What is Anal Fistula? anal fistula, is a condition where an abnormal connection or tunnel forms between the inside of the anus and the skin around it. Symptoms of Anal Fistula Persistent discharge or pus Pain or discomfort Itching or irritation Recurrent abscesses Recurrent visit for perianal discomfort How to diagnose fistula? Typically start with a physical exam, checking the area around your anus for any openings or signs of a fistula. Our centre is equipped with video proctoscope for examination of anal area with camera. Further tests might be needed to understand the fistula's path and its relationship to the sphincter muscles (the muscles that control bowel movements). Fistula probe is thin instrument is inserted into the outer opening to explore the tract. A special dye might be injected to see where the fistula opens inside. Imaging studies: Ultrasound or MRI scans can provide detailed images of the anal area and the fistula. Treatment: Surgery is usually necessary.Anal fistulas rarely heal on their own, so surgery is the most common and effective treatment. The main goal of surgery is to eliminate the fistula while minimizing damage to the sphincter muscles to prevent incontinence. The type of surgery depends on the fistula's location, complexity, and its relationship to the sphincter muscles. Fistulotomy: This is the most common surgery for simpler fistulas that don't involve a significant portion of the sphincter muscles. The surgeon cuts along the entire length of the fistula to open it up, turning it into a groove that heals from the inside out as a flat scar. Advancement flap procedure: This is considered when a fistulotomy carries a high risk of incontinence (if the fistula goes through the sphincter muscles). The surgeon cuts or scrapes out the fistula and then covers the internal opening with a flap of healthy tissue taken from inside the rectum. Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT): This two-stage procedure is for more complex fistulas that pass between the sphincter muscles. Endoscopic ablation or laser therapy: These newer techniques involve using a small camera and an electrode or laser fiber inserted into the fistula to burn away the tissue inside and seal the tract. Fistulectomy: This involves surgically removing the entire fistula tract. It might be used for complex or recurring fistulas, but carries a higher risk of damaging the sphincter muscles. Laser treatment of fistula tract is treatment of choice considering rapid recovery time.

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