Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ambulatory seton placement followed by
superficial fistulotomy as treatment of perianal fistula. Methods Retrospective observational …

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 …

Purposes We have devised a modified seton technique that resects the external fistula tract
while preserving the anal sphincter muscle. This study assessed the technique when used …

Objective: Perianal fistula is an anorectal disease that can significantly impair quality of life.
The course of the disease can include chronic exacerbation and recurrence. Many surgical …

Aim The treatment of transsphincteric anal fistula requires a balance between eradication of
the disease and preservation of faecal control. A cutting seton is an old tool that is now out of …

Aim: In our prospective study the method of partial distal fistulotomy and modified cutting
seton for high extrasphincteric perianal fistulae is discussed. Methods: 10 patients (9 males …

Background High perianal fistula treatment remains challenging, mainly due to the variability
in success and recurrence rates as well as continence impairment risks. So far, no …

Aim: To analyze the results of treating fistula-in-ano using a preliminary Seton followed by
fistulectomy and sphincter repair 2-4 months later. Method: This is a retrospective study of 56 …

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 …

Purpose Fistulotomy is considered to be the golden standard for the treatment of low
perianal fistula but might have more influence on continence status than believed. This study …