by vevigil » 16 Mar 2011, 14:01
I had a fistulotomy procedure performed roughly 5 weeks ago. It fistula was superficial to the sphincter muscle, so the procedure was relatively quick. During the procedure they also removed a skin tag that remained from the original abscess. The doctor specified it would heal 4 to 6 weeks, but like many of you, the wound appears to remain fresh. It looks like there is some connective tissue or granulation growth, but no epithelium. So I am not sure how much longer it will be before total healing. In addition, it appears the skin tag is growing back, which means I am not sure whether the doctor totally removed or why it is coming back. I am thinking I may need a second procedure to remove the skin tag, but i am planning to wait until after total healing of the fistulotomy.