More than 90% of our patients at our fissure and fistula clinic Brisbane experience no problems following surgery. Our qualified and experienced team performs effective surgical procedures with an emphasis on excellent patient care. Please contact us to book a consultation to find out how we can help retore your health.
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We find that there is frequently confusion regarding piles, fistula, and fissures. People often mistake one of these three conditions for the other.
Piles are swollen blood vessels – much like varicose veins – around the anus.
An anal fissure is a small crack or tear in the anal tissue – in other words: the lining of the anal canal.
A fistula is an abnormal channel that develops between the anal canal and the surrounding skin.
How do you treat an anal fistula?
It helps to think of a fistula as a very small tunnel or tract. The tract usually starts in the rectum, and leads to an opening in the skin near the anus. Usually, a fistula develops in response to inflammation or infection in an anal gland. The fistula discharges pus, either constantly or intermittently.
Patients who suffer from an inflammatory bowel disease, such as colitis or Crohn’s disease, are at a much higher risk of developing anal abscesses and anal fistulae.
Because infection is present, the first course of treatment for an anal fissure is usually antibiotics. If the fissure does not respond to antibiotic treatment, then the next course of action is surgery. Surgical treatment at our fissure and fistula clinic Brisbane is usually may be effective for selected patients.
It is worth noting that patients who present with an anal fistula often have an abscess at the same time. An abscess is a collection of pus, which is both uncomfortable and painful. It needs to be drained in a medical setting to prevent the spread of infection. In order to promote the healing process and improve your comfort, we drain these abscesses in theatre.
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We provide effective treatment for anal fissures.
An anal fissure often develops into an ulcer and is associated with spasms of the anal sphincter muscle. There are several conditions that can cause an anal fissure. These include:
- constipation
- severe diarrhea
- inflammation
- a childbirth injury in the area of the anus
If initial treatments do not help the anal fissure to heal, surgery may be considered after clinical assessment. Corrective anal fissure surgery can be discussed at our fissure and fistula clinic in Brisbane. Risks, recovery and possible recurrence are discussed before treatment.
We educate our patients about following a diet with sufficient dietary fibre to ensure regular bowel movements. This helps tremendously to prevent any further anal fissures from developing. In the rare case that a patient suffers from chronic anal fissures, we can perform an operation on the internal anal sphincter muscle, know as a lateral internal sphincterotomy.
We provide professional advice, surgical services, and patient support.
We understand that many patients have lots of questions regarding surgery. Many people feel anxious and have some concerns when they are told they need surgery. We are here to provide you with all the support, advice and communication you need to make an informed decision.
Your surgeon will explain your proposed treatment in detail so that you have a thorough understanding. We will also provide you with clear instructions regarding self-management in both the pre- and post-surgery periods.
Our team makes every effort to reply to all enquiries within 24 hours for your peace of mind.
Please make an appointment with our fissure and fistula clinic Brisbane for professional treatment and supportive care.