Aim The aim was to compare the effectiveness of the anal fistula plug (AFP) with the rectal
advancement flap (RAF) for complex cryptoglandular anal fistulas. Methods We conducted a …

Background The role of a collagen plug for treating anal fistula is not well established. A
randomized prospective multicentre non-inferiority study of surgical treatment of trans …

Aim To evaluate the long‐term success rate of treatment with the Surgisis®(Biodesign®)
anal fistula plug for complex anal fistulas, assess fistula plug failure over time and compare …

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to compare the postoperative outcomes and success rate
of the endorectal advancement flap and ligation of intersphincteric fistulous tract (LIFT) in …

Long-Term Outcomes of Ligation of the Inter-Sphincteric Fistula Tract Plus Bioprosthetic Anal
Fistula Plug (LIFT-Plug) in the Treatment of Trans-Sphincteric Perianal Fistula - PMC Back to …

Background Multiple new procedures for treatment of complex anal fistula have been
described in the past decades, but an ideal single technique has yet not been identified …

Purpose Many techniques are used to treat fistula-in-ano (FIA). The major problems
associated with conventional surgical techniques are postoperative complications like …

Abstract Background Laser Ablation of Fistula Tract (LAFT) is a novel technique for the
treatment of perianal fistulas. Initial reports have shown moderate-to-good results. The aim …

Background Rectal advancement flap and ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract are
common procedures for treating complex anal fistula. The present meta-analysis aimed to …

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