Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Glitters of Ayurveda, Quarterly Medical Journal, SN Institutes of Ayurvedic Studies, Puthur, Inaugural Issue.
Source : Glitters of Ayurveda, Quarterly Medical Journal, SN Institutes of Ayurvedic Studies, Puthur, Inaugural Issue, Volume 1, Issue 1 (2016)
Keywords : Fistula-in ano, Bhagandara, Kshara Sutra Technique, Reoccurrence, Incontinence
Campus : Amritapuri
School : School of Ayurveda
Department : Shalya Tantra
Verified : No
Year : 2016
Abstract : 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.
Cite this Research Publication : “Preparation Standardization And Clinical Evaluation of Ksharasutra(S)”, Glitters of Ayurveda, Quarterly Medical Journal, SN Institutes of Ayurvedic Studies, Puthur, vol. 1, no. 1, 2016.
