Background There is still controversy over the usefulness of seton placement prior to the
ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) surgery in the management of anal fistula …

Aim Over the last 5 years, the ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure has
become increasingly popular as a sphincter‐preserving technique for the treatment of anal …

Sphincter-preserving approaches to treat anal fistula do not jeopardize continence;
however, healing rates are suboptimal. In this context, ligation of the intersphincteric fistula …

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

The ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) technique mainly ligates and cuts the
fistula between the sphincters, scrapes the infected tissue of the fistula wall, and tightens the …

Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract has been recently employed as definitive
treatment of anal fistulas. However, it carries a potential risk of continence impairment, fistula …

Background Fistula-in-ano is one of the most common clinical condition encountered in a
surgical outpatient department. Many treatment modalities have been described with …

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) …

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 the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) was developed to treat
transsphincteric anal fistulas. The aftermath of a failed LIFT has not been well documented …