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How long does recovery take after anal fistula surgery?

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Hi doctor,

I uderwent a surgery for an anal fistula three months back. The doctor advised me to use a mesh with sterile tamponadebine daily. As I am in my native home town, I do not have this here. I want to know how many days can I stay without packing this cavity? Can I have an alternative?
Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

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Dr. Arvind Guru is a Surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He has served as a faculty member at TMH, Mumbai as a Surgical Oncologist. He is a Specialist Cancer Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience from the best medical institutions. He also attends gastrointestinal cancer surgery (including laparoscopic) for colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver cancers.

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Hi

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Your surgical site wound seems to be healthy with good healing. At this stage, your pain can be manageable. It would be best if you can upload your records and your doctor's advice before getting an alternative.

The probable diagnosis could be fistula-in-ano. You need to take care of it postoperatively.

You can have a sitz bath. Continue using it until you get completely healed. You can use any plain sterile gauze piece to cover it after using a sitz bath. Do not use cotton directly over the wound site. Have a follow-up with your surgical records.

I hope this helps you.

Take care.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At November 23, 2020
Reviewed At December 20, 2025

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MBBS

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Dr. Arvind Guru is a Surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He has served as a faculty member at TMH, Mumbai as a Surgical Oncologist. He is a Specialist Cancer Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience from the best medical institutions. He also attends gastrointestinal cancer surgery (including laparoscopic) for colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver cancers.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arvind Guru is a Surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He has served as a faculty member at TMH, Mumbai as a Surgical Oncologist. He is a Specialist Cancer Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience from the best medical institutions. He also attends gastrointestinal cancer surgery (including laparoscopic) for colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver cancers.

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