Fistulectomy
Fistulectomy is a surgical procedure where a fistulous tract is excised completely. This is compared with fistulotomy, where the fistulous tract is merely laid open to heal.
Fistulae are a feature of many diseases, but commonly fistulectomy refers to an operation for an anal fistula. Fistulectomy removes secondary fistulous tracts compared to fistulotomy, but fistulotomy has shorter healing times and less chance of damage to the sphincters.
