Background: The surgical treatment of anal fistula is complex due to the possibility of fecal
incontinence. Fistulotomy and cutting Setons have the same incidence of fecal incontinence …

Background: The surgical treatment of anal fistula is complex due to the possibility of fecal
incontinence. Fistulotomy and cutting Setons have the same incidence of fecal incontinence …

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 …

Background: Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract technique is a new sphincter saving
method with good results in management of anal fistula, but few studies report long-term …

Background: It is important but difficult to treat complex fistula-in-ano due to the high
recurrent rate and following incontinence. Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT), a …

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 …

Background: Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract technique is a new sphincter saving
method with good results in management of anal fistula, but few studies report long-term …

Background: It is important but difficult to treat complex fistula-in-ano due to the high
recurrent rate and following incontinence. Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT), a …

Anal fistulas need surgical treatment to be cured. Fistulotomy is the gold standard but carries
a risk of incontinence. New techniques reach the goal to spare the sphincter as the rectal …