A Review of Surgical Approach taken by Acharya Sushruta in the Management of Shataponaka Bhagandara w.s.r to Multiple Tract Fistula In Ano

Abstract

maharoga and discussed it in detail based on its prevalence and  difficulty in treatment. Shatponaka Bhagandara is one of the five  varieties of Bhagandara that Acharya Sushruta has mentioned. In an  effort to reduce recurrence rates and increase success rate over the past  many years, numerous authors have proposed innovative procedures.  However, Fistula-in-Ano is still a challenging surgical condition. In  order to manage this difficult condition and create new trends in our  understanding of Fistula-in-Ano, it is necessary to rediscover the old  wisdom of Acharya Sushruta. The objective of this study is to review  and interpret the surgical approach taken by Acharya Sushruta in the  management of Shatponaka Bhagandara in light of contemporary  surgical literatures, which may hold the key for successful management  of this disease.