Medical articles of Fistula

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is primarily managed with medication. However, when symptoms become severe or complications arise, surgery may ...

Leading consultant general surgeon Mr Raj Harshen, who specialises in colorectal surgery, gives an all-you-need-to-know guide on anal fistulas and their treatment.

The prospect of a proctology exam often doesn't sit right with patients. Most don't know what to expect, or even what it is. Consultant colorectal surgeon Ms Rana Madani shares her expertise on the pr...

Unpleasant discharge and pain caused by an anal fistula can cause a lot of discomfort for patients and surgical treatment will likely be necessary. In this informative article, highly respected consul...

Anal fistulas usually develop after an anal abscess. In fact, between 15% and 50% of people with an abscess will develop a fistula. There are solutions for this condition, however. In this article, co...

You can develop fistulas in different parts of the body, but they will often form from an abscess that has not healed properly. Professor Richard Cohen is an experienced colorectal surgeon with partic...

A colostomy is a surgical procedure that involves the formation of a connection between the colon and the surface of the skin on the lower abdomen where a stoma bag is attached. Such a procedure can b...

Anal fistulas can be very painful, and usually develop as a result of an anal abscess. Find out more about the possible treatment options.