Purpose Perianal fistula is one of the most common anorectal diseases in adult patients,
especially men. A relationship between pyogenic perianal abscess and fistula formation is …

Background: Perianal fistula is among the most common anorectal diseases encountered in
adults, men are more prone to be affected than women. There is a close relationship of …

Background: Complex anal fistula is a topic of debate from ancient times due to its difficult
treatment and its effect on patients quality of life. The most complex anal fistula is the …

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 …

A perianal fistula is a pathological canal covered by granulation tissue connecting the anal
canal and perianal area epidermis. The above-mentioned problem is the reason for the …

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 …

Background Fistula-in-ano is a common medical problem affecting thousands of patients
annually. In the past, the options for treatment of fistula-in-ano were limited to fistulotomy …

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 …

BACKGROUND: Fistula-in-ano is a commonly encountered surgical problem with high
prevalence. Because of anal sphincter involvement, the treatment of high fistula poses a …