KSHAR SUTRA MANAGEMENT AS AN UNRIVALED SOLUTION OF FISTULA-INANO: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

The case study is presented of a 32 year old man that presented with intermittent pus discharge from a recurrent boil in his peri-anal region that was diagnosed as stula-in-ano. The case was well managed with Apamarga Kshar Sutra and Ayurvedic medications. The patient recovered very well within 4 weeks. Ayurveda treatment modalities possess promising result in the cases of Bhagandara (stula-in-ano). The use of Kshar Sutra in treating stula-in-ano is characterized by its simplicity, low complication rates and cost effectiveness. Therefore, Kshar Sutra is proved to be a highly efcacious, minimally invasive surgical approach for managing stula-in-ano.