PURPOSE: This study was designed to assess the total anal sphincter–saving technique of
ligating the intersphincteric fistula tract for the treatment of fistula-in-ano. METHODS: We …

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 …

PURPOSE: The ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract is a new surgical procedure
without any use of biologic material. The purpose of this study is to present our early results …

BACKGROUND: Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract is a novel surgical technique in the
treatment of transsphincteric fistula-in-ano that has been shown to be successful in the short …

BACKGROUND: Although the ligation of intersphincteric tract technique is a promising
sphincter-preserving option in managing anal fistulas, failures are still seen. OBJECTIVE …

Aim Over the last 5 years, the ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure has
become increasingly popular as a sphincter‐preserving technique for the treatment of anal …

Aim To review the preliminary results of the ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT)
technique in treating complex anal fistulas at our hospital. Method Between March and …

BACKGROUND: The ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract procedure, a sphincter-
preserving technique, aims to obtain complete, durable healing, while preserving fecal …

Anal fistula management has long been a challenge for surgeons. Presently, no technique
exists that is ideal for treating all types of anal fistula, whether simple or complex. A higher …

BACKGROUND: The ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract procedure has been reported
to have high cure rates, with minimal impairment of continence. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this …