Background: The interest of colorectal surgeons has shifted over the years towards the
development of “sphincter-saving” surgical techniques. The aim of the present study was to …

Background An anal fistula plug is a sphincter-sparing procedure that uses biological
substances to close an anorectal fistula. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term …

Introduction In the last 20 years, various procedures have been suggested for the treatment
of anal fistula whilst minimising anal sphincter injury and preserving optimal function. Since …

Introduction The use of biomaterials to treat anal fistula has drawn great interest. More
recently, a porcine dermal matrix injection has been proposed as infill biomaterial to treat …

Anal fistula (AF) is a pathological connection between anus and skin in its surroundings. The
main reason for the formation of anal fistula is a bacterial infection of the glands within the …

Objective: To evaluate the long-term healing rate of transsphincteric anal fistula treated with
anal fistula plug procedure and the risk factors affecting the healing of anal fistula. Methods …

Ideal surgical treatment for anal fistula should aim to eradicate sepsis and promote healing
of the tract, whilst preserving the sphincters and the mechanism of continence. For the …

Aim: There is still a need for more effective methods of treatment for the patients with
recurrent, crypto-glandular anal fistulas due to a high rate of recurrences with threatening …

Aim Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract and reinforcement with a bioprosthetic graft
are two recently reported procedures that have shown promise in the treatment of anal …