Because of the morbidity associated with the performance of anal fistulotomy, especially that
of impairment for bowel control, less invasive options have been advocated in recent years …

OBJECTIVE: Closure of the fistula tract with an anal fistula plug has been reported to provide
success rates as high as 80%. The purpose of this study was to evaluate our results with this …

PURPOSE: This study was designed to analyze the efficacy of the Cook Surgisis® AFP™
anal fistula plug for the management of complex anal fistulas. METHODS: This was a …

Treatment of complex anal fistulas presents an ongoing challenge to colorectal surgeons.
The anal fistula plug is an attractive definitive option due to its minimal risk of incontinence …

Impressed by the initial success rates of 80% of the anal fistula plug for the closure of
cryptoglandular and Crohn's associated anorectal fistulas, preliminary results from centers …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyse preliminary experience and outcomes
with the Cook Surgisis AFP™ anal fistula plug (Cook Medical, Bloomington, IN, USA) with …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The management of complex fistula-in-ano remains a surgical
challenge. Previously published studies on the treatment of fistula-in-ano with the anal …

Background Complex anal fistulas remain a challenge for the colorectal surgeon. The anal
fistula plug has been developed as a simple treatment for fistula-in-ano. We present and …

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of the anal fistula plug in the
treatment of high fistula‐in‐ano. Method Twenty‐three patients with high cryptoglandular …

Abstract Information about several papers discussed at a consensus conference on internal
medicine is presented. Surgeons expressed their concerns on the safety and efficacy of anal …