Background Management of anal fistula (AF) remains challenging with many controversies.
The purpose of this study was to explore current surgical practice in the management of AF …

Anal fistula is among the most common illnesses affecting man. Medical literature dating
back to 400 BC has discussed this problem. Various causative factors have been proposed …

Aim Anal fistula is a common proctological problem to both patient and physician throughout
surgical history. Several surgical and sphincter-sparing approaches have been described …

BACKGROUND: There are various surgical techniques used treat anal fistulas. The
adoption and success rates of newer techniques have not been clearly established …

Anal fistula management has long been a challenge for surgeons. Presently, no technique
exists that is ideal for treating all types of anal fistula, whether simple or complex. A higher …

Background Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract has gained increasing popularity as a
sphincter-sparing technique for complex anal fistula. The present review aimed to …

Objective The anal fistula has been a common surgical ailment reported since the time of
Hippocrates but little systematic evidence exists on its management. We aimed to …

Introduction. The surgical management of anal fistulas is still a matter of discussion and no
clear recommendations exist. The present study analyses the results of the ligation of the …

Background and aim Anal fistulae (AF) are considered a challenge for colorectal surgeons,
as they recur if not properly operated. Being a septic disease, they are correlated with …

Methods: The primary endpoints were healing rates, length of follow-up, time to recurrence
and post-operative complications. The secondary endpoints were details of the operative …