Anal Fistula Treatment in Dubai
Get Back to Comfort - Fast and Effective Anal Fistula Treatment in Dubai.
An anal fistula makes you uncomfortable – it’s a serious medical condition that causes severe pain and complications if left untreated. Fast and effective treatment is required to prevent the worsening and significantly restore the quality of your life. Seeking professional care is essential to receive appropriate treatment tailored to your condition and enable faster recovery.
When finding the best treatment for fistula, Dr Samir Rahmani, a consultant bariatric, laparoscopic, and general surgeon, sets a new standard for care. From laser treatment to precise surgical interventions, Dr Samir prioritizes customized plans that blend comfort, safety, and quick recovery.
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Understanding Anal Fistula
An anal fistula is a small tunnel that occurs between the skin near the anus and the anal canal. It’s often painful and can cause discomfort, infections, and drainage issues. Anal fistulas typically develop due to an infection in the anal glands, leading to an abscess that does not heal completely.
Anal Fistula - Causes
Anal fistula can affect people of all ages. Mainly, it’s caused due to a perianal abscess that forms over the infected anal gland. The abscess is a pus pocket developed in the infection site that requires a drainage channel. Sometimes, doctors create a drainage channel to treat abscesses. Often, the wound doesn’t heal completely, leaving an anal fistula.
Other uncommon causes of anal fistula include,
- Crohn’s disease occurs due to inflammation of the digestive system.
- Infection due to HIV or Tuberculosis
- A rare bacterial infection called actinomycosis that causes abscesses.
- Previous surgery or injury in the anus
- Cancer-related radiation therapy in the anus.
Anal fistula - Symptoms
- Irritation around the anus
- Throbbing pain that worsens while you sit down, poo, cough or move around
- Smelly discharge near the anus
- Passing blood or pus in stools
- Redness or swelling around the anus
- Difficult to control bowel movements
- High temperature, fever and chills
How to Diagnose If You Need Anal Fistula Treatment in Dubai?
In the diagnosis of anal fistula, the doctor combines your medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests if needed.
During a physical examination, the doctor thoroughly examines your anal area to identify the external signs of fistula, signs of abscess, areas of swelling, or tenderness. They also perform a digital rectal examination to find abnormalities or internal openings.
For further assessment, the doctor prefer,
- Anoscopy – anoscope is a lighted tube to locate the inner source of the fistula
- Proctoscopy – proctoscope is a more extended scope used to view your rectum
- Imaging test – MRI scans, or ultrasound, provide a detailed image of the fistula tract.
Anal Fistula Treatment in Dubai
Non-surgical treatments
Medications are used to treat fistula if Crohn’s disease causes it. It occassionally heals with medical treatment such as immunomodulator like infliximab.
The surgeon places a seton in the anal fistula to help in the infection drainage. It allows the tunnel to heal and may be combined with surgery.
The doctor uses a fibrin glue to clear the tunnel and stitch the internal opening. Fibrin glue is injected through the fistula’s external opening. The anal fistula tunnel is also sealed with a collagen plug and then closed.
Surgical Treatments for Anal Fistula
Fistulotomy surgery
A fistulotomy is a procedure for simple fistulas. The procedure involves cutting open the fistula tract to allow it to heal from the inside out. It effectively closes the path and eliminates the abnormal connections between the anal canal and the skin. Fistulotomy has a higher success rate and ensures long-term healing.
Fistulectomy surgery
Fistulectomy surgery for anal fistulas completely removes the abnormal tract that connects the anal canal to the skin. It’s considered the best treatment for complex or recurrent fistulas.
The procedure is performed under anaesthesia, and the doctor makes an incision to access the fistula tract. The entire tract, including the external and internal tract, is removed carefully. In most cases, the surgical site is kept open to heal from the inside out. In some cases, it’s partially closed with dressing.
The recovery takes four to eight weeks, and you have to follow the doctor’s instructions for appropriate healing.
Laser treatment for fistula
Fistula laser surgery is a less invasive procedure that uses laser energy to close the fistula tract from the inside. Laser treatment for fistula is highly advanced compared to other traditional surgical methods.
Fistula laser surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. The doctor inserts a flexible laser fibre into the fistula tract through an external opening. The laser emits controlled energy, and the heat seals the tract by collapsing and closing it.
Since there are no large incisions, it reduces the risk of incontinence and ensures shorter recovery.
Endorectal advancement flap surgery
The procedure treats complex anal fistulas that involve the anal sphincter. The technique focuses on closing the fistula’s internal opening with a flap of rectal mucosa, thereby preserving the sphincter function and reducing the risk of incontinence. Endorectal advancement flap surgery solves complex fistulas, recurrent fistulas, and fistulas associated with inflammatory conditions.
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Dr Samir Rahmani is an expert proctologist and general surgeon helping patients with minimally invasive and surgical procedures to treat haemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and anal fissures. With state-of-the-art equipment and the latest technologies, he offers comprehensive care to individuals.
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FAQ
The fistula laser treatment cost in Dubai, UAE depends on the complexity of the fistula and the clinic. There may be additional charges for pre-operative evaluations, surgeon fees, take-home medications, operation room charges, follow-ups, etc. For personalized estimates on the cost of laser treatment for fistula in Dubai, contact Dr. Samir Rahmani.
The best medicine for fistula depends on its severity, type, and underlying cause. Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, or topical treatments reduce the symptoms but don’t cure fistulas. Recurrent or severe cases of anal fistulas require surgical intervention like fistulotomy or fistulectomy surgery.
