anal fistulae Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fistula?
A
abnormal communication between two epithelial surfaces
2
Q
How can anal fistula be classified by site?
A
- intersphinteric (70%)
2. transphinteric (25%)
3
Q
Mx of anal fistula
A
- Lay open method
- fistula track is cut open and allowed to heal