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Male fistula

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marc90174
marc90174

Hi I am a 44 year old male who has had a fistula operation and a seaton fitted two years ago and have had 4/5 operations since to treat this with not good results as I am still draining with lots of fluids sometimes which last for days I have been back to my surgeon who assured me it will heal....? They told me that they would see me again which was last year...I have not had any contact and feel disappointed once again it has started....what should I do...kind regards Marc.

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  • sheila91262
    sheila91262 marc90174

    Posted

    Have you researched going to a different hospital. Was your original problem an abcess?  We have great experience of surgery at John Radcliffe Hosp Oxford, and they have an excellent GI dept. Some others have written on here about seton stitches, did you see those?

    Sheila.

    • marc90174
      marc90174 sheila91262

      Posted

      Hi many thanks for your concern, it did start with a abcess...I have had surgery in two different hospitals now with different doctors I didn't know about Seton stitches, wasn't told ... I have only had a Seton fitted many times. I am thinking of seeing a private consultant in London know as I am feeling neglected by my doctor/hospital.

      Thanks Marc.

    • sandra2468
      sandra2468 marc90174

      Posted

      Marc,

      From one who has gone round the world seeing specialists for different reasons.

      I would go NHS St Marks Harrow for opinion.

      If ur keen on private then check which hospital the consultant is at NHS.

      There is no winning with either approach.

      You may be led into unnecessary procedures and tests private.

      Or down right neglect NHS.

      Some conditions are difficult to get right.

      I have no experience with yours but wish you all the best.

      I'm still struggling.

      Sandra

    • sheila91262
      sheila91262 sandra2468

      Posted

      Hi I agree St Marks or JR Ox as both world class for bowel & GI probs. Son went to Oxford for GI, UC and pouch surgery. Couldn't fault and the surgery was complex. Sandra was your prob GI?

       Good luck to all. Sheila.

    • marc90174
      marc90174 sandra2468

      Posted

      Hi Sandra.

      Many thanks for your comments I am going to see my G.P and recommend the hospital you and others have kindly recommend.

      Kind regards.

      Marc.

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