Anal fistulas can be painful and persistent. Here’s what causes them and the best treatment options to manage or eliminate ...

Your doctor can repair the fistula, but you'll likely need a small surgery. The location and path of the fistula will determine which kind you have. The main types include: Intersphincteric anal ...

They can also give you an antibiotic to treat an infection caused by the fistula. Many people who have fistulas need surgery. What kind of surgery you get depends on the type of fistula and where ...

Your provider will ask you about your symptoms and review your health history. They will ask whether you’ve had gynecologic surgery or pelvic radiation in the past. They may also use several tests to ...

Arteriovenous Fistula Occurring after Operation on Lumbar Intervertebral Disk. Alertness to this occasional complication of lumbar-disk surgery and knowledge of its repair are important since two ...

Share on Pinterest An infection may cause an intestinal fistula. Around 85–90 percent of all gastrointestinal fistulae occur as a complication of surgical procedures. In a study of 1,148 people ...

“Our team is proud to introduce the first therapy that offers direct compression closure of the fistula tract within the anal sphincter complex,” said Carol A. Burns, CEO of Signum Surgical.

Your provider may also prescribe antibiotics to be used alongside surgery in some cases, but these drugs will not repair a fistula on their own. If you have any symptoms of an IBD, like weight ...