OBJECTIVE: As the short-term outcomes may overestimate the true success rates of
sphincter-sparing techniques, and follow-up protocols that were reported based on clinical …

Background Management of transsphincteric perianal fistula is mainly surgical; fistulectomy,
fistulotomy, or ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract LIFT technique shows diversity in their …

Several surgical options exist for management of fistula in ano. The goal of treatment is to
achieve closure of the fistula while maintaining continence. Sphincter-sparing operations to …

Perianal fistulas are a relatively common condition in Proctology offices, ranging from simple
cases with easily palpable superficial tracts to complex problems with deep tracts across …

BACKGROUND: Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract is a well-accepted and often
used surgical procedure for perianal fistulas. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to confirm results …

Background: Fistula-in-ano is one of the most common benign anal conditions in daily
surgical practice. The goals in the treatment of an anal fistula are to eradicate sepsis and to …

Purpose To assess the outcome of ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) and
bioprosthetic graft (BioLIFT) in the management of transsphincteric perianal fistula. Methods …

Objective To assess the treatment outcome of ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract plus
bioprosthetic anal fistula plug (LIFT-plug) for transsphincteric perianal fistulas. Methods …

Background Treatment of a perianal fistula is difficult due to the risk of fecal incontinence
and recurrence. The ligation of intersphincteric tract (LIFT) procedure is a sphincter-saving …

Background The development of a surgical solution for anal fistulas with minimal recurrence
and morbidity remains a challenge. Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) …