Question:
Will a fistula cause the surgery to be redone?

I have conflicting information. I've heard that if you get a fitsula you might have to have the surgery redone. I am almost 4 years post op and my husband an I are trying to have a baby. What will this new found fistula do to this process?    — KissMeCate (posted on October 8, 2006)

October 9, 2006
It will probably depend on where you have a fistula at...a fistula just means an opening hwere it is not suppose to be. Why not ask your surgeons office or your PCP? They will know more about your individual cercumstances. BTW- Good luck with the baby!
   — *Ladybug *.

October 9, 2006
were you transected? If not a SLD staple line disruption or sometimes called fistula can cause a painful ulcer. It can be fixed and you should get transected at that time to prevent a reoccurence. The SLD can cause pain and weight gain but usually isnt life threatening, do call your surgeon...
   — bob-haller