what is a seton procedure
A seton or seton stitch is a medical term for a procedure used to aid the healing of fistulae.The procedure involves running a surgical-grade cord through the fistula tract so that the cord creates a loop that joins up outside the fistula.y repeated tightening of the Seton stitch, it can also be used to gradually cut through the fistula wall. The fistula gradually heals over behind the cutting Seton thereby slowly moving the fistula until it is outside the body and therefore no longer a problem.