Hi, all,

Once again I'm writing on behalf of my friend.
A few weeks ago she had her second takedown and she is now dealing with her second fistula. She has asked me to find out what (if any) non-surgical options are there for repairing a fistula besides the Seton stitch which she is also dealing with for the second time. She is now taking 6mp. Thank you very much.

By non-surgical, I hope she means, options that do not involve major surgery. I am sure she's tried all the conservative measures of sitz baths, antibiotics, etc.

Other minimally invasive treatments include a fistula plug (for anal fistulas)
http://www.cooksis.com/products/surgisis_afp/ifu.html
and fibrin glue.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12682544?ordinalpos=...ticles&dbfrom=pubmed

Both have only modest success rates and neither one is useful for rectovaginal fistulas.

Jan

Lots of antibiotics for several years; not sure about sitz baths. I will ask. Thanks!