Anal fistula medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]

Overview

Pharmacotherapy used in anal fistula depends upon location and symptoms of patient. Antibiotics are used in patient with comorbities like immunosuppression, diabetes, extensive cellulitis, prosthetic devices and high risk cardiac patients. Antipyretics and analgesic for symptomatic relief of pain and fever. Treatment of underlying causes is important to treat recurrent anal fistulas.

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