: PURPOSE. Fistula-in-ano anatomy and its relationship with anal sphincters are important
factors influencing the results of surgical management. Preoperative definition of fistulous …

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 …

Materials and methods Forty-five consecutive patients (mean age 41.5) underwent this
procedure. Follow-up was obtained from all patients and their primary care physicians by …

Background: Identification of the internal opening is an essential step in the management of
fistula‐in‐ano. The predictive accuracy of Goodsall's rule is compared with instillation of …

Aim Anal fistula is a common proctological problem to both patient and physician throughout
surgical history. Several surgical and sphincter-sparing approaches have been described …

In the past thirty years, colorectal surgeons have made great progress regarding the
diagnosis and treatment of complex anal fistula, including the improvement of the accuracy …

Purpose: Complex high and recurrent fistulas remain a surgical challenge. Simple division,
ie, fistulotomy, will likely result in fecal incontinence. Various surgical treatment options for …

Background and aims The management of anal fistula is debatable. Although several
procedures have been described, none of them is free from complications, such as anal …

Intestinal fistulas are difficult problems. Although surgical treatment of anorectal fistulas are
frequently successful, it can have significant morbidity. Treatment with surgical sealants is a …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula
Tract Plus Bioprosthetic Anal Fistula Plug (LIFT-plug) in the treatment of chronic anal fistula …