A review article on different methods of kshara sutra application in the management of bhagandara (~fistula in ano)

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A fistula in Ano is granulation tissuelined channel that profoundly or superficially connects the rectum, anorectum or anal canal to the perianal skin. It typically happens in an anorectal abscess that was previously present and spontaneously burst. Bhagandara (~Fistula in ano) was included by Acharya Sushruta in Ashta-Maharoga (~Eight major disorders) and he talked about it extensively because of its ubiquity and therapeutic challenges. Over the past several years, many authors have suggested novel techniques in an attempt to reduce recurrence rates and raise success rates. Fistulain-Ano remains a difficult surgical condition, nonetheless. To effectively handle this challenging condition and establish novel perspectives on Fistulain-Ano, it is imperative to reexamine the ancient knowledge. Kashar Sutra therapy is an old and successful technique to cure Bhagandara (~Fistula in ano). In this article we will discuss different methods of applying the Kashar Sutra Keywords: Bhagandara, Kshara Sutra, Fistula in Ano INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL Geeta et al