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9. Non-Invasive Treatments

If the fistula is small, doctors may use a minimally-invasive technique to manage it. One option is to attempt to seal the fistula using a special adhesive called fibrin glue. Alternatively, doctors may plug up the fistula. This is often done using collagen. In addition to these methods, infected fistulas will usually be drained of fluid using a catheter to help manage the infection.

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