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Why doesn't surgery get rid of anal fistulas once and for all?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Most of the time it : More often than not surgery does resolve fistulas. However, if it is a complex fistula or one secondary to another disease process such as crohn's, management of the primary disease is essential.

Answered 12/31/2014

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Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

It should: There are many types of surgeries for anal fistulars, depending on the exact anatomy of the fistula, but usually (though not always) surgery should take care of the problem. Hope that helps.

Answered 12/16/2012

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