Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
A perianal fistula (fistula‐in‐ano) refers to an abnormal connection between the anal canal and the perianal skin. The majority are associated with anorectal abscess formation, with one third of patients with an anorectal abscess having an associated perianal fistula at the time of presentation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical features of fistula in group of patients and confirmed for surgery. Fifty patients (37 males and 13 females) of different age groups ranging from 10‐60 years with clinically suspected anal fistula were imaged with transperineal sonography in males and transperineal and transvaginal sonography in females. All fluid collections, sinus tracts and fistulae were evaluated in relation to the sphincters and perineum. Different clinical features were identified among the patients under study and to evaluate the results after anal fistula surgery with closure of the external opening with regard to primary healing, sphincter function and continence. Thirty one patients with one external opening, five patients with two external openings and greater than two openings for four patients were seen on sonography and confirmed on surgery. The authors conclude that fistulectomy has been done for forty two patients and fistolotmy has been performed for eight patients.
How to cite this article:
D. Nagender Rao and K. Ramesh. A Study on Anal Fistulas.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.480.483
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.480.483