Objective Horseshoe anal fistula is a common anorectal disease, and there is no standard
procedure for its treatment. In this study, we performed a modified surgical procedure for the …

BACKGROUND: Sphincter-preserving operations have been increasingly used for treating
anal fistula. However, their success rates remain modest in complex anal fistulas …

Background The most effective treatment for anal fistula is fistulotomy, but it involves a risk of
anal incontinence. To reduce this morbidity, sphincter‐sparing treatments have been …

Background: Definitive closure of fistula-in-ano poses an ongoing surgical challenge. The
OVESCO OTSC® Proctology Clip (proctology clip) purports to offer improved preservation of …

Classifying a disease is important as it helps in categorizing the disease according to its
severity and also guide the treating physician regarding the management of the disease …

Purpose We determined the outcomes of patients undergoing video-assisted anal fistula
treatment (VAAFT) for fistulain-ano at the Philippine General Hospital. Methods Twenty …

Objective Despite all the technological advances, successful management of complex fistula-
in-ano is still a challenge due to recurrence and incontinence. The present study evaluates …

Cryptoglandular sepsis is the leading cause of anorectal abscess, and at least one-third of
abscess cases progress to anorectal fistula formation. Management of these disorders …

Background Fistula-tract laser closure (FiLaC™) has shown promising outcomes in perianal
fistulizing Crohn's disease (pfCD). However, most studies assessed a mixed cohort …

The management of anal fistula remains a source of frustration for patients and surgeons
alike. The continued challenge posed by this condition has led to considerable innovation …