PURPOSE: In this study we compared the outcomes of patients with complex
cryptoglandular fistulas treated by endorectal advancement flap or anal fistula plug …

PURPOSE: Treatments for transsphincteric, cryptoglandular anal fistulas pose risks for high
recurrence rates and impaired anal continence. Anal fistula plugs have gained popularity …

Background Low transsphincteric fistulas less than 1/3 of the sphincter complex are easy to
treat by fistulotomy with a high success rate. High transsphincteric fistulas remain a surgical …

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the long‐term outcome of the anal fistula plug in the
treatment of anal fistula of cryptoglandular origin. Method A review of all patients who had at …

BACKGROUND: The anal fistula plug was developed as an alternative treatment for
perianal fistulas. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the anal fistula plug with the …

Objective This prospective, two-centre study was designed to evaluate long-term outcomes
when using a collagen plug to treat cryptoglandular anal fistulae. Materials and method Over …

BACKGROUND: Although interest in sphincter-sparing treatments for anal fistulas is
increasing, few large prospective studies of these approaches have been conducted …

Background The role of a collagen plug for treating anal fistula is not well established. A
randomized prospective multicentre non-inferiority study of surgical treatment of trans …

PURPOSE: Collagen anal fistula plug treatment of transsphincteric fistulas produces
variable results. The purpose of our study was to determine whether long-tract fistulas (> 4 …

Background The aim of this randomized study was to compare the results of anal fistula plug
and endorectal advancement flap in the treatment of high fistula in ano of cryptoglandular …