Anal fistula

2021-05-22 06:06:49
Can a experiance surgeon detect fistula just by doing simple physical rectal exam like puttung finger in anal region with gloves and lubricant? My surgeron did it and asked me to get minor surgery he said its just small fistula? Plz advice
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Go ahead with ur docs suggestion..

Answered2021-05-22 09:56:56

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Yes,for fistula you need surgery

Answered2021-05-22 06:13:52

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Yes

Answered2021-05-22 06:09:45

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Yes kindly go ahead with your Doctor's suggestion.
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Doctor might prescribe you MRI pelvis to delineate extent of anal fistula.

Answered2021-05-22 06:43:48

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Yea fistula in ano can be detected by per rectal examination by a surgeon. Need surgery

Answered2021-05-22 06:19:15

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Yes surgery is the only option for anal fistula

Answered2021-05-22 06:11:34

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