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A member asked:
Are there any risks involved in fistula surgery?
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Sure, it's surgery: Any surgical procedure has inherent risks, including possible infection, bleeding, sedation/medication issues, possible damage to nearby tissues including nerves, etc. Discuss the details with your surgeon.
Answered 1/5/2012
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Sure, it's surgery: Any surgical procedure has inherent risks, including possible infection, bleeding, sedation/medication issues, possible damage to nearby tissues including nerves, etc. Discuss the details with your surgeon.
Answered 2/20/2013
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Yes: Specific risks of fistula surgery include pain, bleeding, infection, urinary retention, incontinence, and recurrence. These risk must be weighed against the risks of of not treating which included but are not limited to, ongoing infection, pain, bleeding, fluid and electrolyte problems, and possibly cancer.
Answered 3/10/2015
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