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| Year : 2009 | Volume
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Clinical evaluation of Kshara sutra therapy in the management of Bhagandara( Fistula- in-Ano)- A prospective study
Hemanta Kumar Panigrahi1, Rakesh Rani2, MM Padhi3, GS Lavekar4
1 Research officer (Ay.), CCRAS, New Delhi, India
2 Statistical Asst. CCRAS, New Delhi, India
3 Deputy Director (Tech), CCRAS, New Delhi, India
4 Director, CCRAS, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Hemanta Kumar Panigrahi
Research officer (Ay.), CCRAS, New Delhi
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
PMID: 22557318 
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Study design: A prospective study of 50 patients suffering from Bhagandara(Fistula in Ano) (age ranging from 18-54years) treated by Kshara sutra therapy
Place: Kshara sutra unit, Central research Unit, Punjabi bagh, New Delhi
Duration: January 2007 to July 2008.
Objectives: To determine the incidence of low or high anal fistula, recurrence rate following Kshara sutra therapy and effect of Ksharasutra therapy on the Bhagandara. Material and methods: The fifty patients (50) were selected randomly in the Out Patient Department.
Study Design: Uncontrolled open level Study.
Results: Patients were followed to see the incidence of recurrence, effect of Kshara Sutra Therapy on incontinence. Overall recurrence rate was only 5.88 %. Minor incontinence was observed only following Kshara sutra Therapy for high variety for which no treatment was given. No such complication occurred in low variety.
Conclusion: Bhagandara (Fistula in Ano) can be treated by Kshara Sutra Therapy with minimal loss of sphincter muscle and low reoccurrence rate. |
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