BACKGROUND: Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract is a sphincter-preserving
technique for the treatment of anal fistulas. The BioLIFT modification involves the placement …

BACKGROUND: The goal of this study was to compare the outcomes of advancement flap
(AF) versus fistulotomy with sphincter reconstruction (FSR) for primary complex fistula-in-ano …

BACKGROUND: Several techniques have been described for the management of fistula-in-
ano, but all carry their own risks of recurrence and incontinence. Technology has evolved …

BACKGROUND: Complex anal fistula is one of the challenging anorectal conditions.
Several treatments have been proposed for complex anal fistula, yet none proved to be …

Aim Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) is a novel sphincter‐preserving
technique for anal fistula. This pilot study was designed to evaluate the results in patients …

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

Purpose The aim of the present study was to analyse current surgical treatment preferences
for anal fistula (AF) and its subtypes and nationwide results in terms of success and …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine how patients with anal fistulas would
rank clinical scenarios describing various management options for anal fistulas. METHOD: A …

Objective: To undertake a randomized comparison of the Biodesign Surgisis anal fistula
plug against surgeon's preference in treating cryptoglandular transsphincteric fistula-in-ano …

Objective: To describe a new technique for fistula-in-ano surgery aimed at total sphincter
preservation, and evaluate the preliminary results concerning non-healing and intact anal …