Background The use of cutting seton (CS) for the management of cryptoglandular fistula-in-
ano has remained controversial because of reports of fecal incontinence, postoperative …

Purpose Cryptoglandular fistula is one of the common anal diseases requiring surgical
treatment. Various surgical techniques have been introduced; however, there is no known …

Purpose To examine long-term recurrence and anal continence of patients with anal fistula
treated by fistulectomy and endorectal advancement flap repair. Method Retrospective …

Purpose Perianal fistulas, and specifically high perianal fistulas, remain a surgical treatment
challenge. Many techniques have, and still are, being developed to improve outcome after …

BACKGROUND: The ideal management for fistula-in-ano would resolve the disease while
preserving anal continence. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the …

Background Management of cryptoglandular fistula-in-ano (FIA) can be challenging. Despite
Dutch and international guidelines determining optimal therapy is still quite difficult. The aim …

Objectives To review our experience with patients treated for anal fistula secondary to
cryptoglandular disease and to determine factors that influence postoperative outcome …

Abstract Objective Complex anal fistulas (CFs) are difficult to treat. Endoanal advancement
flap (EAF) is one of the standard treatment options for such clinical conditions. Immediate …

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 …

BACKGROUND: Total fistulectomy with simple closure of the internal opening has been
used for the management of complex anal fistulas. This approach involves complete …