Fistula Treatment in Kochi – Advanced LASER Surgery

Keyhole Clinic has the best proctologists for Fistula Treatment in Kochi at Edappally with more than 25 years of experience in proctology. Keyhole Clinic is located very near to Lulu Mall, in front of Metro Pillar no. 448, Edappally

Proctologists at Keyhole Clinic

What is a Fistula?

A fistula is a small tunnel or an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as between an organ or bowel and another body part.

What is anal Fistula?

An anal fistula is a small abnormal tunnel that forms between an infected cavity or abscess in the anus to a skin opening around the anus connecting the two.

The anus is the body’s external opening through which the body expels feces being the last part of the intestine. There are small glands inside the anus which makes up the mucus.  If these glands get clogged or blocked, it can cause infection, which leads to abscess.  If these abscesses are not treated, it will grow and it will eventually make its way outside creating a hole near the anus so that it can drain the fluid inside it.  This tunnel that connects the anus to the opening is called the fistula.

Treatment for Fistula

The patient may need to undergo surgery for treatment of the anal fistula.  Some common procedures include:

LASER Treatment for fistula:  LASER for fistulectomy is also in good practice as the postoperative pain is very less.

Fistulotomy:  This procedure is used when there is little or no sphincter muscle involved.  The muscle over the tunnel is cut open in this procedure.

Advancement Flap procedure:  The fistula is covered with a flap that is taken from the rectum. 

LIFT, SLOFT, TROPIS, Coring, VAAFT, Fistulectomy

In very complex cases diversion colostomy and staged procedures may be necessary.

Causes of fistula

Anal glands that are clogged and abscesses in the anal canal are the main causes of anal fistula.

Other causes include:

• Crohn’s disease
• Diverticulitis
• Cancer
• Trauma

Symptoms of fistula

Some of the symptoms and signs of anal fistula includes:

• Pain
• Swelling around the anus
• Frequent anal abscesses
• Redness
• Skin irritation around the anal area
• Pain with bowel movements
• Bleeding
• Fever, chills, fatigue

How is fistula diagnosed?

The doctor examines the area around the anus looking for any opening on the surface, any drainage from the opening, and will try to determine how deep the fistula tract is, and the direction it is going. 

Sometimes, anoscopy is conducted, where a special instrument is used to visualize the anal canal and rectum.  MRI is ordered to better visualize the fistula tract.  The doctor might also order a colonoscopy to find out the status of the large intestine.

Fistula Treatment in Kochi

The proctologists at Keyhole Clinic are very well experienced in handling all cases of proctology. Dr. R. Padmakumar is a very senior proctologist having more than 25 years of experience and has handled a large volume of proctology cases. Dr. Madhukar Pai is also a very senior surgeon having more than 20 years of experience, and has also treated many proctology related conditions. Dr. Nikhi is a female proctologist in Edappally.

Other Proctology Conditions treated

Piles Treatment

Pilonidal Sinus Treatment

Rectal prolapse

Rectal Cancer Surgery

Fissure Treatment