Perianal fistula

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Perianal pain. No history of diabetes mellitus. Referred for Ultrasound.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

Transvaginal view

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A tract is noted opening into the anal canal at 7  0'clock.

Sagittal view shows air tract communicating anal canal and fistula.

Normal anal canal.

Case Discussion

A non-branching fistula is noted to join the anal canal at 7 o'clock. No abscess.

Clinical examination revealed perianal fistula.

Surgery confirmed trans-sphincteric fistula.

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