May 24, 2012 · It used to be a smaller amount but they have had to surgically drain it four times because it keeps backing up and pooling up even with the seton. The last time they went in and cut the fistula …

Aug 9, 2009 · @PolarBear..Once the Seton fell out I was subject to small, surface area abscesses around the fistula opening. These would present & drain spontaneously about once or twice weekly. …

Sep 30, 2011 · I have had a draining seton in for a year now. I had a peri-anal abscess and during the surgery to drain it he found a fistula through 1/2 of my sphincter muscle. I also have suffered with …

Nov 14, 2017 · At this point I was diagnosed with a fistula and had a seton drain fitted. That was almost 10 weeks ago and I’m just waiting on my appointment for a fistulotomy to hopefully put this nightmare …

Mar 19, 2014 · Hello again! Just an update for anyone who might be in a similar situation- I am five weeks post-abscess drain and seton placement and doing so much better! I think a combination of …

Jul 24, 2012 · I had a draining Seton put in and ultimately Humira is what is helping to keep my Crohn’s under control. If you have any specific question or concern, please do not hesitate to ask, this site …

Dec 5, 2013 · Hello, I recently had two seton drains put in for a fistula. I am having a hard time adjusting to the change. They are uncomfortable, and I am finding it difficult to keep them clean. I also feel like …

Mar 18, 2015 · I underwent multiple -- 6 in all -- I&D procedures to drain the abscess. I lived with a seton for 1 year. CRS, frustrated with not being able to control the abscess from flourishing again, tried …

Jul 21, 2010 · Seton placement is not bad at all, its not realy a surgery, it's just a rubber band that will be placed from anal opening to external fistula opening, there is no cutting or stitching, etc. It’s a little …

Sep 18, 2025 · KWalker- the seton was put in for 2 reasons. #1 to prevent another abscess from forming, and #2 to toughen up the fistula tract with scar tissue so the surgeon can do my LIFT repair …