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How do you repair a rectal fistula?
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Surgery: A rectal fistula is usually an abnormal communication between the internal rectum and the surface skin adjacent to the anus. Coorection involves "connecting the dots" or excising the fistula. Surgery is done as an outpatient procedure. Healing is complete within 7-10 days.
Answered 2/28/2016
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Depends on cause: Fistula from crohn's requires medical therapy and antibiotics. Sometimes setons can help. Surgery is often avoided with crohn's except in certain circumstances. Non-crohn's related fistulas are often corrected surgically.
Answered 5/7/2014
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