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Prophylaxis In order to effectively prevent the recurrence of a coccyx fistula, it is recommended to keep the once affected area hair-free. Since a simple shave is usually not enough, many doctors advise people who were once affected to have a laser treatment. All articles in this series: Coccyx fistula Symptoms Diagnostics Wound Healing Prophylaxis

A coccyx fistula is a chronic inflammatory disease in the area of the gluteal fold (lat. Rima ani). As a rule, patients between the ages of 20 and 30 years of age in particular present themselves to their family doctor because of the presence of a coccyx fistula. It is estimated that approximately 26 out … Coccyx fistula

Symptoms A coccyx fistula can manifest itself through various symptoms. The tricky thing about this disease, however, is that it is completely asymptomatic in some sufferers over a long period of time and for this reason can only be diagnosed and treated at a very late stage. As a rule, the presence of a coccyx … Symptoms | Coccyx fistula

Diagnostics The most important step in the diagnosis of a coccyx fistula is a detailed doctor-patient consultation (anamnesis). Based on the detailed description of symptoms, a suspected diagnosis of coccyx fistula can be made. In addition, a physical examination of the affected patient is mandatory. During the inspection (observation) of the anal region, local redness … Diagnostics | Coccyx fistula

Wound Healing There are different possibilities to treat coccyx fistulas surgically. The operations differ not only in their technique and course but also in the form of their later wound healing. The following section will briefly discuss the different surgical methods and wound healing. 1st operation with open wound healing: Open wound healing is also … Wound Healing | Coccyx fistula