BACKGROUND: The management of fistula-in-ano is a balance between fistula cure and
preservation of continence. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to summarize the anal …

Aim Several sphincter‐preserving techniques have been described with extremely
encouraging initial reports. However, more recent studies have failed to confirm the positive …

These guidelines are built on the last set of the American Society of Colon and Rectal
Surgeons Practice Parameters for treatment of perianal abscess and fistula-in-ano …

Abstract Background and Aims: Anal fistula plug [AFP] is a bioabsorbable bioprosthesis
used in ano-perineal fistula treatment. We aimed to assess efficacy and safety of AFP in …

Anal fistula is among the most common illnesses affecting man. Medical literature dating
back to 400 BC has discussed this problem. Various causative factors have been proposed …

Background Fistula-in-ano is a common medical problem affecting thousands of patients
annually. In the past, the options for treatment of fistula-in-ano were limited to fistulotomy …

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011; 33: 5–22 Summary Background Crohn's anal fistulas are
common and cause considerable morbidity. Their management is often difficult; medical and …

Background The optimal surgical treatment for high transsphincteric fistula-in-ano (FIA)
should attain complete eradication of the fistulous track and, in the same time, not …

Aim This study aimed to review, consolidate and analyse the findings of studies investigating
the efficacy of anal fistula plugs (AFP s) in treating fistula‐in‐ano in patients with Crohn's …

Perianal manifestations of Crohn's disease (CD) are common and, of them, fistulas are the
most common. Perianal fistulas can be extremely debilitating for patients and are often very …