Perianal fistula

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra , 7 Aug 2019
Diagnosis probable
Changed by Utkarsh Kabra, 7 Aug 2019

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IntersphinctericPerianal fistula
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Findings are consistent with a simple intersphincteric fistula with branching tracts in a patient presenting with pain, burning sensation in perianal region and past history of discharge from left perianal region.

  • -<p>Findings are consistent with a simple intersphincteric fistula in a patient presenting with pain, burning sensation in perianal region and past history of discharge from left perianal region.</p>
  • +<p>Findings are consistent with a intersphincteric fistula with branching tracts in a patient presenting with pain, burning sensation in perianal region and past history of discharge.</p>

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Partially fibroses fistulousFistulous tract in perianal region with external opening just to the left ofin midline. The tract is seen to course anteriorly and slightly superiorly in intersphincteric plane with internal opening likely at 6'o clock position. Fibrosed branching tract is seen arising from the above tract, in intersphincteric plane on right side, ending blindly at approx. 9'o clock position. Possible branching tract also seen on left posterolateral aspects, ending in left gluteal region.

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