Complex anal fistulas require specialist surgical planning to achieve cure while preserving continence. For full treatment options, see anal fistula treatment in Dubai. What Makes a Fistula ‘Complex’? Stage 1: Control Sepsis Before definitive repair of any complex fistula, active infection must be controlled. This usually means: Keeps the tract open, allows drainage, eliminates acute […]
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After being told you need an MRI for an anal fistula, most patients ask the same question: ‘Why? Can’t the surgeon just see it?’ The answer is that while the external opening of a fistula is visible, the tract the tunnel can be very complex, with branches, secondary tracts, and involvement of sphincter muscles that
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Anal fistula is a condition that does not heal on its own and requires specialist surgical treatment. Anal fistulas do not heal on their own. Without treatment, they cause ongoing discharge, discomfort, and recurrent infections. With the right surgical treatment, most fistulas can be permanently resolved. I’m Professor Dr. Antonio Privitera, a consultant colorectal surgeon
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A chronic anal fissure is not simply an acute fissure that has lasted longer. It is a fundamentally different clinical entity. Our anal fissure treatment in Dubai explains why chronic fissures develop and what the full treatment pathway looks like. The tissue changes, the treatment requirements change, and the risk of recurrence is higher unless
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Botox injection for anal fissure is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments for chronic fissures. For a complete overview of all treatment options, see anal fissure treatment in Dubai. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Botox is my preferred second-line treatment before considering surgery. Most patients who have a Botox injection for a chronic fissure
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Lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) is the most effective surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure. For a complete overview of all treatment options, see anal fissure treatment in Dubai. I perform LIS regularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This guide explains exactly what the procedure involves, what to expect, and how to decide if it is
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Anal fissures are a common cause of severe anal pain, especially during and after bowel movements. For a complete overview of diagnosis and treatment, this page explains the causes, symptoms, and the most effective treatment options available. I’m Professor Dr. Antonio Privitera, a consultant colorectal surgeon with fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and in
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Seeing blood in the toilet or on toilet paper can be alarming, but it is a symptom that many people in Abu Dhabi experience. While hemorrhoids are the most frequent cause, it is vital to understand that not all rectal bleeding is harmless. I’m Professor Dr. Antonio Privitera, and in my practice, I emphasize that
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A thrombosed external hemorrhoid occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms inside an external hemorrhoid — the type of hemorrhoid that sits under the skin around the anus, outside the anal canal. For a complete overview of hemorrhoid types and treatment options, see the hemorrhoid treatment in Abu Dhabi. What happens: Why it’s so painful:
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Hemorrhoids (Piles) Treatment in Abu Dhabi If you’re dealing with hemorrhoid symptoms — bleeding during bowel movements, a persistent lump you can feel, itching, or discomfort — you’re not alone, and effective hemorrhoid treatment in Abu Dhabi is available. I’m Professor Dr. Antonio Privitera, a consultant colorectal surgeon with fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic
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