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What are the signs if your anal fistulotomy wound contaminated inside with your feces? even a little bit. my wound now is near to be close
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It's ok: Just keep cleaning the outside of the wound, especially after bowel movements. It will be fine. The body won't trap feces inside the wound. Hope this helps!
Answered 8/17/2015
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