Correspondence Address:
Dr. Laxman M. Wandekar Professor & HOD, Dept. of Shalya Tantra, Pa.Pu. Gurumauli Annasaheb More Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Malipargaon,tq. Majalgaon Dist.Beed. Maharashtra.PIN-431131 Email- laxmanw27@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance: 2026-02-16
Date of Publication:2026-03-10
Article-ID:IJIM_525_03_26 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: Non declared
How To Cite This Article: Wandekar L., Handibag D. Management of Anterior Fistula in Ano (Bhangdara) with Apamarga Ksharasutra: A Case Study. Int J Ind Med 2026;7(02):80-85 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2026.70210
An anal fistula also called fistula-in-ano is a tract that develops between the inside of the anus and the outside skin around the anus. most anal fistulas are the result of an infection that starts in an anal gland,the infection causes an abscess develop around the anus that drains on its own or is drained surgically through the skin next to the anus. This drainage track remains open and connects the infected anal gland or the anal canal to a hole in the outside skin around the anus.
Surgery is usually needed to treat an anal fistula. Sometimes nonsurgical treatments may be an option. presents challenges because to its recurrence, particularly in high-level and remote communications. In India, ksharasutra therapy, also known as medicated seton therapy is used to treat difficult anal fistulas with a high success rate (recurrence rate of 3.33%). in the present article detail description about A- 35 year male patient diagnosed with anterior fistula in ano at 1clock position treated well with Apamarga ksharasutra treatment is given.
Keywords: Apamarga Ksharasutra, Bhagandar, fistula in ano, Ayurved.
