Background The incidence of anal abscess and fistula is relatively high, and the condition is
most common in young men. Methods This is a revised version of the German S3 guidelines …

Anal fistulae can be a very difficult disease to manage. The management of complex fistulae
is even more challenging. The risk to the fecal continence mechanism due to damage to the …

AIM To review the experience and insights gained in treating a large cohort of patients at an
exclusive fistula center. METHODS Anal fistulas operated on by a single surgeon over 14 …

Aim The primary aim of the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) Guideline
Development Group (GDG) was to produce high‐quality, evidence‐based guidelines for the …

Objective To develop a prioritisation framework to support priority setting for elective
surgeries after COVID-19 based on the impact on patient well-being and cost. Design We …

Aim Despite modern medical techniques, anatomically proximal (high) anal fistulas are still a
challenge in colorectal surgery. In previous years, the standard of care was complete …

Background Treatment of a perianal fistula is difficult due to the risk of fecal incontinence
and recurrence. The ligation of intersphincteric tract (LIFT) procedure is a sphincter-saving …

Background Fistula-in-ano are classified so as to grade them according to increasing
complexity which can help guide their management. The classifications used are Parks, St …

Objectives: Describe the cryptoglandular theory of anal fistulas and other causes of anal
fistulas. Outline preoperative risk factors for fecal incontinence in anal fistula surgery. Outline …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and long-term efficacy of
fistulotomy and primary sphincteroplasty (FIPS). Secondary endpoints were its impact on …