An anal fistula is a small tunnel that forms between the anus and the skin near it, often as a result of repeated inflammation or infection from anal abscesses. This condition causes painful drainage of pus and may lead to recurrent infections if not treated. Common treatments include settingon placement – a surgical procedure where a tunnel is deliberately created between the internal and external openings of the fistula, allowing it to heal from the inside out – or fistulectomy, which involves removing the entire tract of the fistula.
An anal fistula is a small tunnel that forms between the anus and the skin near it, often as a result of repeated inflammation or infection from anal abscesses. This condition causes painful drainage of pus and may lead to recurrent infections if not treated. Common treatments include settingon placement – a surgical procedure where a tunnel is deliberately created between the internal and external openings of the fistula, allowing it to heal from the inside out – or fistulectomy, which involves removing the entire tract of the fistula.