MODIFIED KSHARSUTRA TECHNIQUE IN COMPLEX FISTULA IN ANO - A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Fistula in ano is an anorectal disorder in which two openings are present. One is located near perianal re-gion and another is at anal canol or rectum. Fistula in ano is itself a challenging disease for patients because of mortality is not associated but daily routine life of patients become crushed. Ayurveda also said about Bhagandar (fistula in ano) that it is Kashta Shadhya Vyadhi i.e. difficult to treat because its take time and recurrence rate is also associated. But Ayurveda has described the Kshar sutra therapy for the treatment of fistula in ano which have high success rate, but time taken. With time, revolution has also come in Ayurve-dic treatment modalities for anorectal fistulas. A modified Ksharsutra technique is new technique for treatment of complex fistula in ano. The name of this technique is interception of fistulous tract and appli-cation of Ksharsutra (IFTAK). This technique has high success rate with minimal complication, early re-covery and there is no recurrence is associated. Cosmetically, this technique is good.