🩺⚡ Anal Fistula Surgery Explained in 60 Seconds!

追加: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]Ever wondered how an anal fistula is treated using a Seton? A Seton is a thin surgical thread or rubber band [music] used to help treat complex or high anal fistulas that pass through important muscles like the anal sphincter.

[00:00:14]>> [music] >> The procedure starts with giving anesthesia so the patient feels no pain.

[00:00:19]The surgeon [music] locates the fistula tract and carefully threads the Seton through the tunnel so [music] it loops in one opening and out the other.

[00:00:27]The Seton is then tied loosely [music] allowing it to keep the fistula open for continuous drainage. This helps prevent [music] abscess formation and gives the infection time to heal without cutting the sphincter [music] muscle which reduces the risk of incontinence. Over time the Seton can be gradually tightened [music] in follow-up visits to slowly cut through the fistula tract or left in place until the tunnel heals.

[00:00:53]This controlled [music] approach promotes healing while preserving muscle function.

[00:00:57]Most patients recover well with good hygiene and simple wound care and that's how Seton [music] placement treats anal fistulas, safe, effective, and designed to protect continents while healing [music] the fistula.