Colon and Rectal Surgeons
of Kansas City

Sphincter Repair

• Avoid excessive activity, driving or leaving the house for at least 1 month.
• Expect significant drainage and minor bleeding from the wound until healing occurs. A gauze pad will be helpful.
• Hot baths 3 or more/day
• Irrigate rectal area in shower after BM's, then blow dry/hair dryer or fan
• High fiber diet with Konsy 1 tsp/day,or Metamucil 1 tablespoon twice/day
• Diarrhea or constipation is to be avoided
• Office appointment in 3 weeks
• If the wound opens, this is usually the soft tissues and not the main muscle repair. This will heal eventually.