The rubber band of the anal fistula is a manifestation of wound healing, generally about 7 days can fall off on their own, such as 10 days after the still do not see fall off, can be cut when changing the medicine to be dealt with.
Hanging rubber bands in anal fistula surgery, on the one hand, is to use the mechanical effect of rubber bands to slowly cut the pipe, to avoid direct damage to the anal sphincter; on the other hand, rubber bands can play a role in drainage, will be the pus cavity in the pus out of the body, to prevent trauma false healing. Generally with the growth of new granulation tissue, the leather band gradually withdraws outward and falls off.
It is recommended that patients daily recovery process, daily sitz bath to keep the wound clean, daily dressing change to clean up the pus cavity; pay attention to light diet, avoid eating spicy and stimulating food.
After anal fistula surgery, if there is any discomfort, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment, so as not to delay the condition.