Painful bowel movements? Beware; this might be a symptom of an anal fistula.

An anal fistula is a small canal that forms between the rectum, or end of the large intestine, and the skin near the anus. Anal fistulas usually occur as a result of an infection near the anus, which causes a buildup of pus or abscesses in the surrounding tissue. Fistulas that form in the anal canal can cause the skin around the anal canal to connect to the anal canal, so that feces can come out through the fistula.

Symptoms due to anal fistula:

• Pain and swelling around the anus
• There is bleeding from the anus.
• There is a sharp or unpleasant odor around the anal skin.
• The formation of a hole in the skin and fluid or feces appearing from the hole
• The skin is red and sore due to irritation.

There are several techniques that aim to maintain the anal sphincter, one of which is the FiLAC (fistula-tract laser closure) method. FiLAC is a minimally invasive technique used to treat anorectal fistulas. Affected tissue is destroyed and sealed using a controlled 360° radial laser beam. Laser energy is delivered to the anal fistula tract, thereby inducing destruction of the fistula epithelium and simultaneous destruction of the remaining fistula tract with a shrinking effect. The use of radial fiber can provide good control to the operator and can be used on complex lines.

Excellence in FiLAC action :

• Shorter operating time
• Minimal surgical wound
• Relatively faster healing
• Surgical precision is considered better.
• Postoperative pain is significantly reduced.
• The recurrence rate is less
• The anal sphincter and surrounding tissues are well preserved.

Most perianal fistulas originate from perianal abscesses or ulcers in the anus. Because it is considered trivial, because it is considered cured, or because of an operation that is not clean enough, this perianal fistula thrives. As a result, it forms an opening in the skin around the anus, which is always wet, smells, and itches. Come on, consult your health immediately if you experience symptoms like the ones above with the surgeon specialist at Hermina Pasteur Hospital. To make an appointment, you can go through the website or the Halo Hermina application, or you can go through the Call Center at 1500 488.