An anal fistula is a small tunnel. It forms between the inside of the anus and the skin outside, near the anus. In simple words, imagine a small pipe joining two points that should not be connected. This tunnel usually develops after a perianal abscess bursts on its own, or is drained by a doctor.
The name “Sandwich Approach” comes from its structure. Think of two slices of bread with filling in between. Here, biofeedback therapy is given before surgery. Then targeted surgery is done in the middle. After that, biofeedback therapy is given again. This is why it is called a “sandwich.”
Pus discharge from anus usually happens due to infection. Inside the anal canal, there are small glands. These glands help in easy passage of stool. Sometimes, these glands get blocked. Once blocked, bacteria can grow inside them, leading to infection.
An anal fistula is like a small tunnel. It forms between the inside of the anal canal and the skin near the anus. Most fistulas start after an anal abscess does not heal fully. A small channel is left behind, and infection keeps coming out from it.
An anal fistula is a small tunnel. It forms between the inside of the anus and the skin outside. It usually develops after an anal abscess does not heal properly.
A perianal abscess is a painful collection of pus that develops near the anus. This infection usually begins when one of the small mucus-producing glands inside the anal canal becomes blocked. When bacteria get trapped inside the blocked gland, an infection forms and creates an abscess pocket.
LIFT stands for Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract. It is a modern, sphincter-preserving technique specifically designed for complex fistulas.
When dealing with persistent pain, discharge, or swelling near the anal region, many patients feel confused and uncomfortable seeking help.
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