An anal fistula is an abnormal communication from the bowel on the inside and the skin around the back passage. This causes discharge (mucous and blood) and can result in a painful abscess. They can be quite difficult to treat and this almost always involves a simple operation; either to cut the fissure out or place a small plastic drain (seton) which can settled the symptoms down.

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