Pain And Bleeding After Fistulotomy. Is There Something I Should Be Doing?

Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2011

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Question : I had a fistulotomy around Sept.1 . It healed over the course of several weeks, then stopped healing. I still have a little pain and occasional bleeding. My CR surgeon cleaned it out with peroxide and removed some crystalline deposits about three weeks ago, but I still have a little drainage, and today started bleeding again. Is there something I should be doing? I have been treating with peroxide every other day, but feel like I am at a standstill.

Answered by Dr. Swapnendu Sekhar Ghosh (-35 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.

It can be reasonably expected that the wound should have healed. Sometimes the fistulas have tortuous and multiple tracts and may need a second surgery. Surgery in stages is sometimes done.
I would suggest that you consult your treating surgeon who can perform an evaluation and prescribe appropriate treatment. Certain investigations like a radiographic examination with radio-opaque dyes may also be warranted.

I hope I have answered your query. Please accept my answer if there are no further queries.

Get well soon.
Regards.

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