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2024-05-31 12:47:37
What is Seton insertion and drainage ? Will it be done under local anesthesia ? Does it require cutting / opening muscles like surgery ?  Again how Seton will be removed ,does it needs again hospitalization ?
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MRI pelvis is needed to locate the fistula track and abscess.. depending on location you may need local or spinal anaesthesia ..

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Seton is thred like suture it can be done at local anesthesia and for removal no need to hospitalisation

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