Anal Surgery
What is anal surgery? The anal canal is the last portion of your colon that stool passes through when you have a bowel movement. Anal surgery encompasses any surgery to treat diseases or conditions with this area.
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Why would I need anal surgery?
There are many different diseases and conditions that could result in anal surgery, including:
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Hemorrhoids: Please see hemorrhoidectomy section of the website
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Fistula-in-Ano: This is when a tunnel that runs from inside the anus to somewhere in the skin. This can result in pain, redness, and swelling around your anus. You may also notice bleeding, painful bowel movements, fever, or a foul-smelling liquid oozing from an area around your anus.
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Anal fissures: An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus. This may occur after passing a large or hard bowel movement. Anal fissures can be very painful, especially during bowel movements and there may be bright blood noticeable on the toilet paper.
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Benign or malignant lesions: These are growths located in the anal canal, symptoms can be varied but include, rectal bleeding, pain and noticeable lump in area.
There are numerous surgical options and treatments for various types of anal disease. The type of surgery you will have greatly depends on the type of disease. This will be discussed with you prior to surgery.
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For further information about Anal Surgery, see attached handout (Anal Surgery)
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