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I had peri-anal abscess surgery on12/3/15 it was fine until now i have a hard elongated tissue under the skin that's painful now. no drainage though?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Yes now you have: Anal fistula , as most of ischio-rectal abscesses lead to anal fistulas as the infection starts at anal papilla inside the anal canal . Go to your doctor as most of them need additional surgery , the track has to be removed .

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/3/2018

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A member asked:

I had peri-anal abscess surgery on12/3/15 it was fine until now i have a hard elongated tissue under the skin that's painful now. no drainage though?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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