title: A case of multiple (eight external openings) tubercular anal fistulae. Case report.
abstract: We report a case of multiple fistulae in ano [8 external openings] in a 45-yrs-old man, who had a history of episodes of pain and pus discharge from openings around the anus since 4 years. Biopsy from the tract of one of the fistula confirmed tubercular infection. He underwent radiofrequency fistulotomy using a Ellman radiofrequency device along with anti-tubercular treatment, which resulted in complete resolution, and healing.
authors: Gupta Nursing Home, Laxminagar, Nagpur, India. drpjg@yahoo.co.in
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Gupta
mesh_terms: D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009169:Mycobacterium tuberculosis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014385:Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents