Will a radical surgery for perianal abscess cause anal fistula?

Anal fistula may form after perianal abscess surgery, but not all patients will have this problem, which depends on the surgical method, the severity of the abscess, and the postoperative recovery. Perianal abscess is a common perianal infection, and its feeding tube may form a fistula, leading to anal fistula, which requires treatment and prevention intervention targeting the cause.

The formation of anal fistula is usually related to incomplete treatment of abscesses or persistent infection. The choice of surgical method is crucial to avoid fistula formation. Currently commonly used surgical procedures include incision and drainage, radical resection, and hanging thread therapy. In mild patients, early incision and drainage can relieve symptoms and prevent further deterioration, but regular dressing changes and timely follow-up are required; for larger or complex abscesses, radical surgery can more effectively remove lesions and reduce the risk of anal fistula; hanging thread therapy is suitable for patients whose abscesses have formed fistulas, and treatment is performed by gradually loosening the fistula and combining drainage. Postoperative recovery is equally important. Good care can help promote healing and reduce the probability of fistula formation, such as keeping the perianal area clean, promoting wound drainage, and regularly checking the wound.

The formation of anal fistula is usually related to incomplete treatment of abscesses or persistent infection. The choice of surgical method is crucial to avoid fistula formation. Currently commonly used surgical procedures include incision and drainage, radical resection, and hanging thread therapy. In mild patients, early incision and drainage can relieve symptoms and prevent further deterioration, but regular dressing changes and timely follow-up are required; for larger or complex abscesses, radical surgery can more effectively remove lesions and reduce the risk of anal fistula; hanging thread therapy is suitable for patients whose abscesses have formed fistulas, and treatment is performed by gradually loosening the fistula and combining drainage. Postoperative recovery is equally important. Good care can help promote healing and reduce the probability of fistula formation, such as keeping the perianal area clean, promoting wound drainage, and regularly checking the wound.

In order to prevent anal fistula to the greatest extent, you should pay attention to developing healthy living habits: first, eat more high-fiber foods such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, avoid spicy and greasy foods, and maintain smooth bowel movements; second, exercise moderately to enhance local blood circulation, and avoid sitting for a long time to compress the perianal area; third, seek medical attention in time when symptoms of perianal infection are found to prevent the spread of abscesses. If pus oozes out or pain worsens after surgery, you should immediately return for treatment to avoid serious complications. In the face of the troubles of perianal diseases, scientific treatment and careful care are the key. Taking preventive measures and timely follow-up can effectively reduce the risk of anal fistula and get rid of discomfort faster.