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 …

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 …

(ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-quality patient care by advancing the science and
prevention and management of disorders and diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. The …

VoGel et al: anoReCtal aBsCess anD fistula manaGement 1118 simple rectovaginal fistulas
have a low, small-diameter (< 2.5 cm) communication between the anal canal and vagina …

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the ligation of the intersphincteric fistula
track with the mucosal advancement flap in the treatment of high transsphincteric anal …

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 …

Purpose Fistulotomy is considered to be the golden standard for the treatment of low
perianal fistula but might have more influence on continence status than believed. This study …

Background The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of guided treatment of
patients with an enterocutaneous fistula and to evaluate the effect of prolonged period of …

Background Healing rates after surgical closure for high perianal fistula in patients with
Crohn's disease are even more disappointing than in patients with cryptoglandular fistulas …

Background Treating complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease patients remains a
challenge. Classical surgical treatments for Crohn's disease fistulas have been extrapolated …