Long-term outcomes of human acellular dermal matrix plug in closure of complex anal fistulas with a single tract
JG Han, ZJ Wang, BC Zhao, Y Zheng… - Diseases of the colon …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Bioprosthetic plugs represent a promising technique for the treatment of
anal fistula simple because they allow simple and repeatable application, preservation of …
anal fistula simple because they allow simple and repeatable application, preservation of …
Bioabsorbable synthetic plug in the treatment of anal fistulas
A Heydari, GM Attinà, E Merolla, M Piccoli… - Diseases of the colon …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Management of anal fistulas is challenging, because surgeons must aim to
obtain complete healing while sparing the sphincter and avoiding fecal incontinence. The …
obtain complete healing while sparing the sphincter and avoiding fecal incontinence. The …
Long-term outcomes with the use of bioprosthetic plugs for the management of complex anal fistulas
CN Ellis, JW Rostas, FG Greiner - Diseases of the colon & rectum, 2010 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE: This study was undertaken to determine the long-term outcomes of patients
whose anal fistulas were managed by use of bioprosthetic plugs. METHOD: A retrospective …
whose anal fistulas were managed by use of bioprosthetic plugs. METHOD: A retrospective …
Results of the Gore Bio-A fistula plug implantation in the treatment of anal fistula: a multicentre study
A Herold, A Ommer, A Fürst, F Pakravan… - Techniques in …, 2016 - Springer
Background The aim of this prospective study was to determine the efficiency of the Gore Bio-
A synthetic plug in the treatment of anal fistulas. Methods A synthetic bioabsorbable anal …
A synthetic plug in the treatment of anal fistulas. Methods A synthetic bioabsorbable anal …
Anal fistula plug: a prospective evaluation of success, continence and quality of life in the treatment of complex fistulae
M Adamina, T Ross, MO Guenin… - Colorectal …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Curing complex anal fistula without compromising continence can be extremely
challenging. This study investigated the healing rate, continence and quality of life of …
challenging. This study investigated the healing rate, continence and quality of life of …
Bioprosthetic plugs for complex anal fistulas: an early experience
CN Ellis - Journal of surgical education, 2007 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: The goal in the treatment of anal fistulas is to eliminate the fistula without a
change in continence. No single technique exists that is appropriate for the treatment of all …
change in continence. No single technique exists that is appropriate for the treatment of all …
Evaluation of a new synthetic plug in the treatment of anal fistulas: results of a pilot study
F de la Portilla, R Rada… - Diseases of the colon …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: The treatment of anal fistulas using plugs is a very promising method
because of its simplicity and ability to be carried out on an ambulatory basis. If unsuccessful …
because of its simplicity and ability to be carried out on an ambulatory basis. If unsuccessful …
Treatment of complex anal fistulas with the collagen fistula plug
D Christoforidis, DA Etzioni, SM Goldberg… - Diseases of the colon …, 2008 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: Anal fistulas that involve a significant amount of sphincter may be difficult to treat
without compromising continence function. In this study, we evaluated our experience with …
without compromising continence function. In this study, we evaluated our experience with …
Randomized clinical trial comparing collagen plug and advancement flap for trans-sphincteric anal fistula
J Bondi, J Avdagic, U Karlbom, O Hallböök… - Journal of British …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Background The role of a collagen plug for treating anal fistula is not well established. A
randomized prospective multicentre non-inferiority study of surgical treatment of trans …
randomized prospective multicentre non-inferiority study of surgical treatment of trans …
Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract plus a bioprosthetic anal fistula plug (LIFT‐Plug): a new technique for fistula‐in‐ano
JG Han, BQ Yi, ZJ Wang, Y Zheng, JJ Cui… - Colorectal …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
are two recently reported procedures that have shown promise in the treatment of anal …