Descriptive study on Various perianal fistulas in rural population using MR Fistuogram

Abstract

Aims and Objectives: To study and evaluate different types of peri anal fistula.Materials and Methods: Prospective observational study of 61 patients with suspected fistula in ano, primary and recurrent, referred from the surgical outpatient department was done in the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital between September 2019 to January 2021 and the results were analyzed. Results: 1) The mean age of the study is 39.74±11.92 years. 2) Most common fistula is Grade IV (26.2%) followed by Grade III (21.3%) and Grade II (21.3%). Conclusion: Peri anal fistula iscommonly seen in men, between the age group of 31 to 40 years with mean age of 39.74±11.92. Grade IV (26.2%) fistulas is the most common type followed by Grade III (21.3%) and Grade II (21.3%) fistulas. The late presentation of G IV fistula in our study population explains the social stigma precluding the individuals from approaching medical assistance and thereby emphasis on creating medical awareness.