Intestinal Fistula Treatment in India
About Intestinal Fistula
Key Highlights
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Resolves abnormal connections that cause leakage of intestinal contents.Treats underlying conditions like Crohn's disease or surgical complications.Prevents serious infections and sepsis from chronic leakage.Improves nutritional absorption and overall patient health.Performed by specialized Surgical Gastroenterologists for precise care.Can often be done with minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques for faster recovery./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Fistulas caused by inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
- Complications from previous abdominal or pelvic surgeries.
- Fistulas resulting from diverticulitis or appendicitis.
- Traumatic injuries to the abdomen.
- Fistulas associated with cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Chronic, non-healing fistulas causing infection, skin breakdown, or severe malnutrition.
- Failure of conservative management with antibiotics, nutrition support, or drainage.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including CT scan or fistulogram to map the fistula tract.
- Nutritional assessment and possible supplementation to improve healing.
- Management of any active infection with antibiotics.
- Bowel preparation (cleansing) may be required.
- Review of current medications; some (like blood thinners) may need to be paused.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery as instructed.
- Pre-operative counseling to discuss the procedure, risks, and recovery expectations.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or within the abdomen (peritonitis).
- Bleeding during or after the procedure.
- Damage to nearby organs or structures.
- Recurrence of the fistula.
- Formation of a new fistula.
- Anastomotic leak (leakage from the reconnected intestine).
- Adhesions (scar tissue) causing future bowel obstruction.
- Risks associated with general anesthesia.
- Delayed wound healing, especially in malnourished patients.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, pain management, and IV fluids.
- Gradual advancement from clear liquids to a soft diet as bowel function returns.
- Incision care and monitoring for signs of infection (redness, swelling, fever).
- Pain is managed with prescribed medications.
- Limited physical activity initially, with gradual increase as tolerated.
- Follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing and address any concerns.
- Long-term management of the underlying condition (e.g., Crohn's disease) is crucial to prevent recurrence.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering intestinal fistula in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for intestinal fistula in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Gem Hospital Coimbatore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform intestinal fistula. MediFyr helps you compare surgical gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for intestinal fistula compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Intestinal Fistula in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated surgical gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing intestinal fistula.
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Surgical Gastroenterologists for Intestinal Fistula
Explore experienced surgical gastroenterologists who regularly perform intestinal fistula and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 22 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
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- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 38 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 23 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 8 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 15 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani
- 17 Years Experience
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