Background Surgery for anorectal fistula may result in recurrence, or impairment of
continence. The ideal treatment for anorectal fistulae should be associated with low …

Anal fistulas are common anorectal conditions, and surgery is the primary treatment option.
In the last 20 years of literature, there exist a large number of surgical procedures, especially …

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 …

Anal fistula, with its complicated pathogenesis, has been considered as a clinical challenge
for centuries. The risk of frequent recurrence and incontinence constitutes a considerable …

Objective We evaluated the efficacy of fistulectomy compared to fistulotomy, and which
procedure was the best procedure for patients with low anal fistula. Methods The literature …

Aim Anal fistula is a common proctological problem to both patient and physician throughout
surgical history. Several surgical and sphincter-sparing approaches have been described …

Objective The anal fistula has been a common surgical ailment reported since the time of
Hippocrates but little systematic evidence exists on its management. We aimed to …

The Treatment of Anal Fistula: ACPGBI Position Statement Page 1 Position statement The
Treatment of Anal Fistula: ACPGBI Position Statement JG Williams (Chairman) New Cross …

BACKGROUND: There are various surgical techniques used treat anal fistulas. The
adoption and success rates of newer techniques have not been clearly established …

Background: Perianal fistula is a common colorectal condition with an incidence of 9 per
100,000. Many surgical treatments exist, all aiming to eliminate symptoms with minimal risk …