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Anal Fistula
My mothers MRI report says-
Transsphincteric fistula in ano with mucosal opening in 6 'O'clock position and cutaneous opening in right posterior perianal region...
What does it mean ?? Can anyone explain it??
My mom's doc is on leave after 2 days she will come...I want to know what this exactly means???
Thanku so much
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Its fistula in ano. Should be operated and the tract should be excised in total
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Dr. Azharuddin Shaikh
Laparoscopic Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It means that your mother has a fistula-in-ano, which has two opening one on the skin around the anus & other inside the(anus) anal canal. The entire tract needs to be removed so that the soiling of undergarments with pus/mucus discharge from fistula stops.
Next Steps
Get admitted for general fitness & get her operated. Various methods/surgical procedures are available. Best is open fistulectomy sos spinceter repair.
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Avoid constipation. drink plenty of fluids, take high fibre diet
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Dr. Rahul Poddar
Laparoscopic Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
It means transphincteric fistula in ano. Which can be either high or low fistula depending on details in MRI an don local EXAMINATION findings.
Next Steps
surgery is the only Treatment but there are many surgical options.
Health Tips
visit a general/ colorectal surgeon.
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Dr. Rajasekhar
Laparoscopic Surgeon
46 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is a simple trans sphincteric fistula which requires surgical treatment
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Consult a colorectal surgeon or proctologist
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