Abstract Aim Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC™) is a novel sphincter‐preserving technique that
is based on new technologies and shows promising results in repairing anal fistulas whilst …

Anorectal fistulas are common maladies. The challenge in therapy of perianal fistulas
balances between the best possible cure and the preservation of continence. Complex …

Objective The aim of this paper was to analyse the results of treatment of anal fistulas
retrospectively. Methods Between 1992 and 2004, 407 patients were operated on for …

Objectives We studied the outcome of cutting seton in the treatment of a high
transsphincteric anal fistula in Sudan. Methods This was a prospective study of high …

Methods: The primary endpoints were healing rates, length of follow-up, time to recurrence
and post-operative complications. The secondary endpoints were details of the operative …

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 Anal fistula is often considered to be a dilemma because of the need to
maintain a fine balance between postoperative incontinence and recurrence. We tried to find …

AIM: To determine whether surgery for transsphincteric and complex fistula-in-ano can be
performed safely as a day case. METHOD: This is a retrospective study of 66 patients with …

Background: Fistula in ano is an abnormal connection between the epithelized surface of
anal canal and usually the perianal skin. It is a benign treatable lesion of rectum and anal …