Introduction: Standard surgical treatment of trans-sphincteric fistulae by fistulectomy or
fistulotomy has a morbidity of leaving a large perianal wound which needs prolonged care …

Introduction Perianal fistula is a condition commonly found in surgical practice, with an
incidence of approximately 1 in 10,000 individuals, with a predisposition for the male …

Background: Perianal fistula is a common surgical problem which poses great discomfort to
patients and causes prolonged morbidity when improperly managed or developed …

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

PURPOSE: To identify the incidence of major fecal incontinence and recurrence after staged
fistulotomy using a seton. METHODS: A five-year retrospective chart review of 116 patients …

Background Anal fistula, or fistula-in-ano, is a chronic abnormal communication between the
epithelialized surface of the anal canal and the perianal skin. Video-assisted anal fistula …

Introduction The incidence of perianal fistulas is high, and this condition has a profoundly
negative impact on patients' quality of life. The problem is greater when the fistula tract is …

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and morbidity of two surgical procedures,
firm cutting seton and loose seton/fistulotomy in the management of suprasphincteric and …

Background: The use of ligation intersphincteric fistula tract in combination with mucosal
advancement flap are relatively easy procedure, which is safe and effective at the same …

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 …