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A member asked:
How long does it take to recover from fistulotomy?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It depends: Simple subcutaneous fistulotomy can heal in 7-10 days. Fistula procedures done for complex (high trans-sphincteric, multi- channel...) may take weeks or require a staged approach. It really can be a case that you cannot know for certain until your surgery. Advanced techniques in europe utilize fistuloscope for precise and - hopefully comprehensive single stage treatment - evolving technology.
Answered 1/23/2014
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7 to 10 days: Usually the acute pain is the3rd or 4th day and then gets much better. Usually heals within 10-21 days.
Answered 10/3/2016
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