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My cutting seton procedure for anal fistula went wrong doctor went throug a wrong hole now it is way better and it has only one small opening that causes discomfort when i seat, is it likely it will heal on it is own?i feel like i do see improvement?

Q: my cutting seton procedure for anal fistula went wrong doctor went throug a wrong hole now it is way better and it has only one small opening that causes discomfort when i seat, is it likely it will heal on it is own?i feel like i do see improvement?

: Probably will. Give it time- if not better then see a different doc.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Probably will. Give it time- if not better then see a different doc.

Answered 2/12/2023

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A member asked:

My cutting seton procedure for anal fistula went wrong doctor went throug a wrong hole now it is way better and it has only one small opening that causes discomfort when i seat, is it likely it will heal on it is own?i feel like i do see improvement?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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