PREPARING FOR AN PERIANAL DISEASE

 

Perianal Disease is the term for complications that occur in or near the rectum or anus. Perianal complications are more common in People with Crohn's disease but is still possible to happen to people without. This type of procedure is treated with an excision or incision and drainage.

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STEPS TO BOOKING:

1. Obtain a referral form from your physician

2. Book an appointment with our office

3. If you are using insurance (Present insurance card)

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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST

• Consultation booking

• Laboratory and Imaging test completed

• Preoperative questionnaire

   

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:

• Fast 12 hours prior to the procedure 

• Sigmoid colon and rectum preparation (2 enema required)

• Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)

• Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages

• Shower the morning of the procedure 

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SURGERY TIMELINE:

• Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in

• Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes.

• Excision/Incision&Drainage time is about 15-20 minutes 

• Recovery requires 30-45 minutes

• Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released.

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RESULTS TIMELINE:

• Specimen taken to the laboratory by the patient (If necessary)

• Post operative guidelines given

• Follow-up care

 

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I'm ready to begin...

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