Treatment for horseshoe fistulas-in-ano with primary closure of the internal fistula opening: a clinical and manometric study

A Koehler, A Risse-Schaaf, S Athanasiadis - Diseases of the colon & …, 2004 - Springer
INTRODUCTION We report on a patient cohort with dorsal horseshoe fistulas-in-ano. We
sought to answer the question of whether these fistulas can be operatively treated …

A systematic review of new treatments for cryptoglandular fistula in ano

SK Narang, K Keogh, NN Alam, S Pathak, IR Daniels… - the surgeon, 2017 - Elsevier
Aim In 2007 the ACPGBI published a position statement on the management of
cryptoglandular fistula in ano. Over the last seven years a number of new treatments have …

Rectal advancement flap for the treatment of complex cryptoglandular anal fistulas: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Z Balciscueta, N Uribe, I Balciscueta… - International journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose Rectal advancement flap is an accepted approach for treating complex fistula-in-
ano. However, a diversity of technical modifications have been described. The aim of this …

Complex anal fistula remains a challenge for colorectal surgeon

F Cadeddu, F Salis, G Lisi, I Ciangola… - International journal of …, 2015 - Springer
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 …

For many high anal fistulas, lay open is still a good option

GK Atkin, J Martins, P Tozer, P Ranchod… - Techniques in …, 2011 - Springer
Background Optimal treatment for high/complex anal fistulas is uncertain. We have studied
one surgeon's results over a ten-year period, concentrating on high fistulas. Methods …

The surgical management of fistula-in-ano in a specialist colorectal unit

M Davies, D Harris, P Lohana… - International journal of …, 2008 - Springer
Introduction Fistula-in-ano can be associated with a number of conditions, including Crohn's
disease. The majority, however, are classified as idiopathic or cryptoglandular. The aim of …

Endorectal Advancement Flaps in the Treatment of High Anal Fistula of Cryptoglandular Origin: Full-Thicknessvs. Mucosal-Rectum Flaps

PC Dubsky, A Stift, J Friedl, B Teleky… - Diseases of the colon & …, 2008 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: The treatment of high anal fistula using endorectal advancement flaps represents
an important technique to attain cure of fistulation and preserve anal continence. The …