Resources
Below are links to various sources of information…there’s a lot more out there!
Moira’s research paper (PDF link). Truly worth the read if seriously considering KS:
Fistula in Ano and the Vital Role of Ayurveda Inside and Outside India
Clinical Evaluation of Kshara sutra Therapy:
Kshara Sutra and fistulotomy compariison (*** warning: includes graphic photos***):
Article on treatment of anal fistula extending to foot (*** warning: includes graphic photos***):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3679440/#
US patient complex fistula case article:
Fistula surgery in western medicine:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8674361
Thread preparation explained:
https://www.easyayurveda.com/ksharasutra-preparation/
Dr Bhat website:
Acharya Sushrutha Healthcare Pvt Ltd:
https://sushruthahealthcare.in/
Doc’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@dr.rameshbhat9555
My blog entry about doc:
https://laraflara.blogspot.com/2022/12/a-bit-about-me-and-lot-about-dr-bhat.html
Article written by Dr Bhat, published in the National Library of Medicine of a rare case of a fistula extending to the foot, successfully treated by KS (heads up – includes photos):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3679440
Article written by Dr Bhat, published by the European Society of Coloproctology, detailing a complex fistula case:
Getting to know you pamphlet from the clinic (PDF link):
Dr-Ramesh-Bhat-Ksharasutra-Theraphy
Facebook groups:
‘Kshar Sutra for fistulas‘ – an excellent way to connect with patients past and present:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/144543669517599
‘Fistula & Perianal Abscess Social Platform‘:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1334874657420810
‘Perianal fistula information and support group‘:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5956364974425861
A list of crisis lines in multiple countries can be found here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
Lifeline (Australia)
13 11 44