Is surgery the only option for treating a fistula and is it actually safe and effective Also can the muscles that control stool be preserved if it's a complex fistula I'm really worried and need some advice

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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do all requred lab report first to understand risk and progress.

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