Background Several new therapies, including advancement flaps and fibrin glue, have been
proposed for fistula in ano, with conflicting results. Most colorectal surgeons continue to use …

Background Management of anal fistula (AF) remains challenging with many controversies.
The purpose of this study was to explore current surgical practice in the management of AF …

Anal fistulas are a common manifestation of Crohn's disease (CD). The first manifestation of
the disease is often in the peri-anal region, which can occur years before a diagnosis …

Abstract Background and Aims Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract [LIFT] and
advancement flap [AF] procedures are well-established, sphincter-preserving procedures for …

BACKGROUND: Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract is a well-described sphincter-
preserving technique for the management of fistula in ano. In 2007, we reported our early …

Background: Treatment of high anal fistulas may be associated with a high risk of continence
disorders. Beside traditional procedure of flap-reconstruction the occlusion of the fistula tract …

Background Due to the considerable variety in the clinical presentation of anorectal and
rectovaginal fistulas in Crohn's disease, data on treatment results for each type of fistula are …

Aim The surgical treatment of a complex anal fistula remains controversial, although
'sphincter‐saving'operations are desirable. The Gore Bio‐A® Fistula Plug is a new …

Aim Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) has been proposed as a treatment of
trans‐sphincteric fistula in perianal Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this study was to look …

Introduction: Infliximab is a monoclonal antibody against tumor necrosis factor-alpha, which
has been shown to be effective in fistulating Crohn's disease. The safety of infliximab in …