Is Fistula Treatment Safe for Most Patients?
- Persistent discharge near the anus
- Recurring perianal abscess
- Pain and swelling around the anal area
Who Needs Extra Evaluation?
Fistula treatment depends on the type and complexity of the tract. Options include fistulotomy, LIFT procedure, laser fistula surgery, and VAAFT (Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment). Nivorra Health helps patients understand their fistula classification, compare surgical options, and connect with experienced proctology surgeons.
Can a fistula heal without surgery?
Most anal fistulas require surgical treatment. They rarely heal on their own and can lead to recurrent infections if untreated.
Fistula treatment depends on the type and complexity of the tract.
Surgical Treatment
Most anal fistulas require surgical treatment. They rarely heal on their own and can lead to recurrent infections if untreated.
Fistula Classification
Nivorra Health helps patients understand their fistula classification, compare surgical options, and connect with experienced proctology surgeons.
Fistula treatment support
Laser and VAAFT Options
Laser and VAAFT options
Specialist Matching
Specialist matching
Fistulotomy
Options include fistulotomy.
LIFT Procedure
Options include LIFT procedure.
Surgical Options
Nivorra Health helps patients understand their fistula classification, compare surgical options, and connect with experienced proctology surgeons.
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