hello again :)
So, I saw another surgeon and got my second opinion (if you didn't see my previous post, my previous surgeon said my fistula had gone...yeah, no). The new surgeon agrees that, yes, I do still have an unhealed fistula and wants to put in a draining seton.
What is the idea of a draining seton? To reduce infection? To heal it? Is it meant to be permanent? If not, how long do you have it for? Does it heal it but not close it? There wasn't much opportunity to ask any questions during my appointment so I'm hoping you can enlighten me!
I wouldn't say mine is very inflamed/infected at all and I'm a bit worried that it may make my situation worse, in terms of leakage, discomfort, etc. Knowing what to expect and what it's for would set my mind at ease a bit.
Thanks in advance!