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Fistula issue
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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Dr. Sandesh Singh
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