What is anorectal fistula?
anorectal fistula, also called fistula-in-ano, is an unusual condition where a person develops a passage from his rectum to the surface of the skin surrounding the rectum. Alternatively, anorectal fistula can travel from the anal canal to the vagina, intestines, liver or other pelvic organs. The condition is most common in people suffering from such diseases such as Crohn's disease, diverticulitis or tuberculosis; It can also be manifested as a congenital defect in infants or to be caused by the rectum injury. One of the main causes of anorectal fistula is anorectal abscess.
If an anorectal abscess opens through surgery, anorectal fistula may develop. Similarly, anorectal fistula may occur if the anorectal abscess is spontaneously exhausted. In both cases, the abscess is usually formed by blocked anal glands that are not able to drain properly into the anal canal. They may be accompanied by itching, pus release and visible opening in perianal skin. In someCases may be disabled from the rectum to the opening of the fistula. Anorectal fistula is more common in people suffering from cancer, Crohn's disease or diverticulitis.
The treatment of anorectal fistula usually includes surgical and non -surgical possibilities. Surgery for repairing anorectal fistula includes cutting the fistula and either cutting the entire tract of fistula or removing only tissue lining on the fistula tract. Cutting seton, long tube, can also be inserted to slowly cut off the fistula over time. In surgical treatment, scarring is common. Incontinence of the intestines may occur if the muscle muscles of the freshness have been sufficiently damaged and the incontinence may also develop.
non -resortal repair of anorectal fistula may include the use of biological plugs or fibrin adhesive. These treatments are trying to heal fistulas from the inside out by involving the passage of a sterile biologicky with a degradable substance. Alternatively, drain can be used to discharge pus. It is unlikely that this final option would cure fistula, but can provide some relief.
pilonidal cysts are not related to anorectal fistulas, but share some of the same symptoms. Pilonidal cysts can be caused when the area surrounding the overgrown hair in cleft between the buttocks is infected. Pain, redness and pus drainage may occur in an infected area. Several factors can contribute to the development of dilonial cysts. Doctors recommend people susceptible to the development of this condition to remove excess hair from the area and maintain a healthy weight.
The physician is able to diagnose whether the patient has dilonial cyst or anorectal fistula and prescribe appropriate treatment. Doctors can prescribe painkillers or antibiotics for both conditions. Although often the rest of these drugs can help alleviate symptoms.