Can fistula be “cured”?
Yes, fistula is treatable as well as preventable. Reconstructive surgery can mend the injury, and success rates are as high as 90 percent for uncomplicated cases. (For complicated cases, the success rate is closer to 60 percent.) Two weeks or more of post-operative care is needed to ensure a successful outcome. Counselling and support are also important to address emotional damage and facilitate social reintegration. The average cost of fistula treatment – including surgery, post-operative care and rehabilitation support – is $420.
