Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2017

A study on Use of Seton for the Treatment of Anal Fistulae

Dr. Rajendra Kumar, Dr. Ashok Rai

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 Aim: A fistula can be defined as an abnormal communication between two epithelial lined surfaces, in the case of anal fistula, usually between the anal canal and perianal skin. Fistula in ano can be treated by either fistulotomy or fistulectomy. We described the routine use of Seton to treat anal fistula without any surgery. Materials and Method: In this study, 50 cases of Anal Fistulae were taken with any age.  Study was done in surgery department of JLNMCH, Bhagalpur, Bihar from April 2016 to March 2017. All cases were registered fulfilled the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria. Results were analysed statistically. Patients with diagnosed anal fistulae were treated using seton alone. Results: The average age group were 30. Male were 40 and females were 10. The fistula was completely healed by this method in 40 patients (80%). There were no post procedure complications. There was no Post operative pain noted in any patients. No patient developed any faecal incontinence. Five patients developed recurrent fistula. Mean hospital stay was 2 days.  Conclusion: The routine seton method is safe, cheap and effective in the treatment of anal fistula regardless of type. It does not leave an open wound and most patients are satisfied with the treatment.  

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Dr. Rajendra Kumar, Dr. Ashok Rai, A study on Use of Seton for the Treatment of Anal Fistulae, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume‾7 | Issue‾5 | May‾2017

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