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Pain And Bleeding After Fistulotomy. Is There Something I Should Be Doing?
Question: I had a fistulotomy around Sept.1 . It healed over the course of several weeks, then stopped healing. I still have a little pain and occasional bleeding. My CR surgeon cleaned it out with peroxide and removed some crystalline deposits about three weeks ago, but I still have a little drainage, and today started bleeding again. Is there something I should be doing? I have been treating with peroxide every other day, but feel like I am at a standstill.
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
It can be reasonably expected that the wound should have healed. Sometimes the fistulas have tortuous and multiple tracts and may need a second surgery. Surgery in stages is sometimes done.
I would suggest that you consult your treating surgeon who can perform an evaluation and prescribe appropriate treatment. Certain investigations like a radiographic examination with radio-opaque dyes may also be warranted.
I hope I have answered your query. Please accept my answer if there are no further queries.
Get well soon.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
It can be reasonably expected that the wound should have healed. Sometimes the fistulas have tortuous and multiple tracts and may need a second surgery. Surgery in stages is sometimes done.
I would suggest that you consult your treating surgeon who can perform an evaluation and prescribe appropriate treatment. Certain investigations like a radiographic examination with radio-opaque dyes may also be warranted.
I hope I have answered your query. Please accept my answer if there are no further queries.
Get well soon.
Regards.
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