Medical articles of Fistula

04/03/2025
Mr Ismail Mallick
Consultant colorectal and general surgeon
Surgical management of IBD: Latest techniques and best practices for optimised patient outcomes
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 be necessary. Advances in surgical techniques have improved patient outcomes, reducing recovery times and minimising complications.
22/11/2022
Mr Raj Harshen
Surgeon
An expert explains: What is an anal fistula?
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.
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28/02/2022
Ms Rana Madani
Colorectal Surgeon
What to expect from a proctology examination
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 procedure. The Chertsey-based surgeon answers the most frequently asked questions regarding proctology exams.
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02/02/2022
Mr Charles Evans
Surgeon
Anal fistula treatment options: Ask an expert
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 consultant colorectal surgeon Mr Charles Evans offers insight and reassurance for patients on the surgical procedures used to treat anal fistulas. He also details how definitive colorectal diagnoses are determined.
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07/01/2020
Mr Richard Lovegrove
Colorectal Surgeon
Anal fistulas: causes and healing
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, colorectal surgeon Mr Richard Lovegrove explains the causes and treatments, as well as addressing if and when fistulas can heal on their own.
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28/02/2019
Professor Richard Cohen
Colorectal Surgeon
What is a fistula?
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 particular expertise in treating fistulas, and here he provides a quick summary about them.
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02/02/2018
Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan
Colorectal Surgeon
What is a colostomy and what is it like living with a stoma bag?
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 be temporary or permanent and is required in numerous circumstances, such as cases of rectal cancer and diverticular disease. Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan, an expert colorectal surgeon, explains the procedure and what living with a stoma bag is like.
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21/03/2017
Mr Abhay Chopada
Colorectal and General Surgery
Surgical treatments of anal fistula
Anal fistulas can be very painful, and usually develop as a result of an anal abscess. Find out more about the possible treatment options.
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