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Fistulas and Crohn's Disease: What Makes Them Different (And Harder)
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Fistula Types Explained in Plain English
Your surgeon used a word you've never heard before. Maybe it was "intersphincteric" or "transsphincteric." Maybe they said "complex" and moved on before you could ask what that meant. Here's what it all actually means. Important: This content reflects personal
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Your First Week After Fistula Surgery: What to Actually Expect
You made it through the procedure. Now you're home, probably more uncomfortable than you expected, wondering if what you're feeling is normal.
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How to Explain Your Surgery to People Without Explaining Your Surgery
Here's exactly what to say to your boss, your friends, and the coworker who won't stop asking questions.
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You Just Got Diagnosed with an Anorectal Fistula: Now What?
You just heard the word "fistula" for the first time. Here's what it actually means, what happens next, and the two things you need to do before anything else.