RADIO FREQUENCY FISTULOTOMY: A BETTER TOOL THAN THE CONVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES IN ANAL FISTULA

Abstract

Background : Fistula in ano is defined as an abnormal communication, lined by granulation tissue between the anal canal and the exterior i.e. the skin, which causes a chronic inflammatory response. The radiofrequency unit is provided with a handle, to which different electrodes can be attached, as per the requirement of the procedure. We used a ball electrode for coagulation, a needle electrode to incise the fistula tract and a round loop electrode to shave the surrounding infected tissue during our procedure.