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Fistula near anus
I have fistula near anus from last 5 years. It generally occurs once a month. A discomfort of 2 to 3 days in a month. Can surgery cure the problem? I have also heard that long term fistula can also lead to cancer, is it true?
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello, An anorectal fistula (Fistula-in-Ano) is an abnormal communication between the anus and the perianal skin. Treatment of an anal fistula requires surgery in an operating room under general or regional anesthesia. The majority of fistulae can be managed by simply laying open the fistula tract. Cancer is a very rare complication. Undergo surgery ,consult general surgeon.
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