# Temporary Colostomy for Anal Fistula

**URL:** <https://community.patient.info/t/temporary-colostomy-for-anal-fistula/805031>\
**Category:** Skin, nail and hair health\
**Tags:** Abscess - non-dental\
**Created:** [6 November 2023 02:32 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/temporary-colostomy-for-anal-fistula/805031 "2023-11-06T02:32:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [6 November 2023 02:32 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/temporary-colostomy-for-anal-fistula/805031/1 "2023-11-06T02:32:13Z")

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Hi, has anyone ever had a temporary colostomy for an anal fistula? I am scheduled to have this surgery in a couple of weeks. I have had 4 failed surgeries and CRS is hoping a temporary colostomy will work as it will give the fistula a chance to heal from surgery that i will have as well at the same time as colostomy . The plan is 6 months and then reversal. Also i don’t have crohns disease. I am absolutely terrified and wondering if anyone has gone through this and what they can share with their experience ?