BACKGROUND: The ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract procedure, a sphincter-
preserving technique, aims to obtain complete, durable healing, while preserving fecal …

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

It is over 10 years since the first ACPGBI Position Statement on the management of anal
fistula was published in 2007. This second edition is the result of scrutiny of the literature …

Purpose The further characterization of the cell line RPMI 2650 and the evaluation of
different culture conditions for an in vitro model for nasal mucosa. Methods Cells were …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the ligation of intersphincteric fistula
tract (LIFT) with an additional plug (LIFT-plug) in the treatment of transsphincteric anal …

Background Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) is a relatively new technique in the
treatment of complex anorectal fistulas. As it spares the anal sphincter, rates of post …

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Kryptoglanduläre Analfisteln sind mit 2 pro 10.000
Einwohner/Jahr eine häufige Erkrankung mit einem Häufigkeitsgipfel bei jungen …

Anorectal abscess and fistula management is a cornerstone of any colorectal surgeon's
practice. Knowledge of anatomic structures and their relationship to each other is imperative …

Background The ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure for trans-sphincteric
fistula-in-ano has been studied with variable success rates compared with initial reports …

Background: The best treatment for anal fistula should extirpate infection and promote
healing of the tract, whilst preserving the anal sphincter complex and full continence. Aim: To …