Anal fistula

Overview

An anal fistula is an infected tunnel between the skin and the anus, the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract. Most anal fistulas are the result of an infection in an anal gland that spreads to the skin.

Treatments

Surgery is usually needed to treat anal fistula.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2017


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