BACKGROUND: Bioprosthetic plugs represent a promising technique for the treatment of
anal fistula simple because they allow simple and repeatable application, preservation of …

BACKGROUND: Management of anal fistulas is challenging, because surgeons must aim to
obtain complete healing while sparing the sphincter and avoiding fecal incontinence. The …

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 …

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 …

Aim Curing complex anal fistula without compromising continence can be extremely
challenging. This study investigated the healing rate, continence and quality of life of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …