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Is it possible to have an anal fistula that is only an inch long? connects from top of healing fissure (no pain) & pus drains/collects nearby
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Definitely: See your doctor who treated previous fistula. May have only partially healed.
Answered 4/13/2018
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Yes: Absolutely. This happens. As a fissure is healing, it can form a small subcutaneous sinus that becomes a fistula. I have seen that several times. It heals very well because it usually involves no sphincter muscle and is readily treated with a simple fistulotomy.
Answered 4/13/2018
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