Masarat is created and supervised by Dr. Mohammed Hatem Alsubaih, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon.
A guide to common procedures: why they are used, their limitations, and why the choice differs between patients.
Fistulotomy
The tract roof is opened to form a wound that heals from its base. This differs from simply sealing the skin opening. It suits selected low, simple fistulas when muscle division and continence risk are acceptable.
LIFT
A visit-preparation guide for people discussing LIFT: organise prior fistula treatment, clarify the operation and agree on a follow-up plan.
Advancement flap
How an advancement flap covers the internal opening, why tissue quality and inflammation matter, and how it differs from LIFT.
Seton
A loose seton maintains drainage without aiming to gradually divide muscle. A cutting seton has a different purpose and may carry continence risks. Colour or material alone does not identify the type.
Hemorrhoidectomy recovery
Track recovery after haemorrhoidectomy, follow your bowel-care plan, and recognise bleeding or urinary symptoms needing prompt assessment.
Rubber band ligation
A small band is placed on internal hemorrhoidal tissue above the highly sensitive area. The treated tissue loses its blood supply and later separates. Banding does not treat every external lump or skin tag.
Botox for fissure
Why botulinum toxin may be considered for an anal fissure, how it differs from sphincterotomy, and what to discuss before treatment.
Lateral internal sphincterotomy
Understand the purpose of sphincterotomy and why existing leakage, childbirth injury and prior anal surgery affect treatment selection.
Anorectal manometry
Follow the testing centre’s instructions on food, enemas and medicines; protocols vary. Mention recent surgery, severe pain or possible pregnancy. Do not change medication independently.
Balloon expulsion test
You attempt to expel a small balloon filled according to the centre’s protocol. It assesses evacuation and is neither treatment nor endoscopy. Privacy, position and testing method affect interpretation.
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