Fistulotomy (Fistula-in-Ano)
FISTULOTOMY (FISTULA-IN-ANO)
DATE AND TIME: [Date and time]
URGENCY: Elective / Non-elective
SURGEON: [Name]
ASSISTANT: [Name / None]
ANAESTHETIST: [Name]
Indication: Simple intersphincteric or low transsphincteric fistula-in-ano in a patient with normal continence. Primary fistulotomy is appropriate only when the amount of sphincter muscle overlying the fistula tract is minimal and continence risk is low.
Patient Position: Lithotomy.
Anaesthesia: General or spinal.
ANTIBIOTICS: [Drug and dose / Not indicated]