Background The ligation of intersphincteric fistula fract (LIFT) technique avoids
postoperative anal continence disturbances and preserves quality of life. Methods A total of …

Background: The best treatment for anal fistula should extirpate infection and promote
healing of the tract, whilst preserving the anal sphincter complex and full continence. Aim: To …

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 …

Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract in treatment of anal fistulas (LIFT) is being said to
have satisfactory results in short and long follow up, with low risk of complications. This study …

Since 2007, ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) for the management of anal
fistula was all introduced with initial success and excitement. It remains controversial which …

Background Ligation of the intersphincteric tract (LIFT), a novel sphincter-saving technique,
has been recently described with promising results. Literature data are still scant. In this …

BACKGROUND: The abscesses and anal fistulas represent about 70% of perianal
suppuration, with an estimated incidence of 1/10000 inhabitants per year and representing …

Background: Management of anal fistula is a challenging issue in surgical practice. No
single technique is appropriate for treatment of all types of fistulas. The aim of this study was …

Introduction. The surgical management of anal fistulas is still a matter of discussion and no
clear recommendations exist. The present study analyses the results of the ligation of the …

Background: The procedure known as ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) is
used to treat anal fistulas while preserving the sphincter. Numerous studies have been …