What is the care required after anal fistula surgery?
Dr Francis Seow-Choen
Associate Professor, Mt. Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore
Associate Professor, Mt. Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore
Q: My husband has to have an anal fistula operation. My question is what will have to be done after surgery, at home, as far as taking care of the area is concerned?
A:You just have to wash it with clean water and use a sanitary pad to keep your clothes dry and clean.