A rectovaginal fistula is a communicating tract between the anterior wall of the rectum and the posterior wall of the vagina. They are bothersome to the patient due to irritating and embarrassing symptoms and high failure rate after repair. Causes: Obstetric injury i.e. during childbirth, prolonged labour, 3rd of 4th degree of perineal tear, inadequate …
The term pilonidal sinus is coined from the latin word i.e. pilus: hair and nidus : nest. Pilonidal sinus is an opening in the sacro-coccygeal region which usually contains hair. It commonly occurs in the young age group between 20-35 years. It is most commonly seen in people whose work require them to sit for …
An anal abscess is an infected cavity filled with pus found near the anus. Acute infection of the anal gland lead to an anorectal abscess. Anal gland lies between the two muscles around the anal canal. This infection may spread upwards or downwards and come out through the area of least resistance forming an abscess. …
Fistula in ano is a localized chronic infection that is characterized by intermittent pain and pus discharge through an opening around the anal area or from the anal opening. It is caused by the chronic infection of the anal gland. Complaints: Patient complaints of a recurrent boil in the anal area which discharges pus. It …
Piles are essentially varicosities (bags of blood vessels) in the wall of the anal canal. There are two types of piles, the internal and external. Presentation: Internal piles generally present as bleeding while or after passing stools like a splash in the pan and painless swelling, which may be prolapsed. External piles are painless tags …
Fissure It is a common disease of the anus which occurs because of a tear in the the mucosa of the anal canal. In simpler words, it is an ulcer caused following passage of hard stools. Complaints: Pain while and after passing stools which may last for 5 secs, half an hour or half a day. …
