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

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

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

INTRODUCTION: High transsphincteric fistulas are difficult to treat because fistulotomy of
involved sphincter muscle results in incontinence. We compare our outcomes for anal fistula …

PURPOSE: This study was designed to analyze the efficacy of the Surgisis® Anal Fistula
Plug™ for the closure of transsphincteric anorectal fistulas. METHODS: Patients with single …

Background and aims It was the aim of this prospective study to analyze the efficacy of the
Cook Surgisis® AFP™ anal fistula plug (AFP) for the closure of cryptoglandular and Crohn's …

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 …

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 …

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: Sphincter-preserving operations have been increasingly used for treating
anal fistula. However, their success rates remain modest in complex anal fistulas …