Fistula arising from the glands of the anal crypts is the most common form of anoperineal
sepsis. It is characterized by a primary internal orifice in the anal canal, a fistulous tract, and …

There is still controversy on the management of complex cryptoglandular fistulas, even after
employing the newest, theoretically simple, techniques. A critical review of the literature was …

Surgical decisions regarding the management of anal fistulas are difficult, as surgeons must
consider the effects of treatment, including a higher risk of incontinence and postoperative …

Purpose The long-term efficacy of Surgisis® anal fistula plug in closure of cryptoglandular
anorectal fistulas was studied. Methods Patients with high cryptoglandular anorectal fistulas …

Anal fistulae are common and debilitating; they are characterized by severe pain and
discharge. They arise following infection near the anal canal, or as a primary event from an …

The most common cause of anal fistula is anal gland sepsis, resulting in formation of
anorectal abscess, particularly if the latter allowed bursting spontaneously or has been …

Fistula-in-ano is a difficult problem that physicians have struggled with for centuries.
Appropriate treatment is based on 3 central tenets:(1) control of sepsis;(2) closure of the …

Objectives To review our experience with patients treated for anal fistula secondary to
cryptoglandular disease and to determine factors that influence postoperative outcome …

Personal experience with the treatment cryptogenic complex anal fistulas over the 10-year
period from 1993 to 2002 is reported. Such fistulas accounted for 54 out of 255 fistulas …

Aim Complex perianal fistulas pose a challenge to the surgeon since the fistulous tract must
be eliminated without impairing continence. Although without strong scientific evidence …