查看文章

Fistula-in-ano is notorious for its frequent exacerbations, recurrences and its chronic condition. The anorectal abscess is an acute inflammatory process that often is the initial manifestation of the underlying anal fistula and is the chronic condition following inadequate drainage of the abscess. Around 90% of the cases occur due to infected anal glands. Incision and drainage of the abscess cavity will result in complete resolution of the infection in 50% of the patients, whereas in the rest an anal fistula will develop. Most patients with an overt fistula have an antecedent history of abscess that drained spontaneously or for which surgical drainage had been performed. There are different surgeries mentioned in literature. The ultimate goal of fistula surgery is to eradicate it without disturbing or minimally disturbing the anal sphincter mechanism.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A total number of 300 patients diagnosed with low …