The management of complex anal fistula is confusing and far from satisfactory. Due to this
reason, most colorectal surgeons are not comfortable dealing with this disease and tend to …

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 …

Ideal surgical treatment for anal fistula should aim to eradicate sepsis and promote healing
of the tract, whilst preserving the sphincters and the mechanism of continence. For the …

Abstract “Why do we have to review our experience in managing idiopathic fistula-in-ano
regularly?” In order to answer this apparently simple question, we reviewed our clinical and …

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 …

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 …

Complex anal fistulas are difficult to treat. The main reasons for this are a higher recurrence
rate and the risk of disrupting the continence mechanism because of sphincter involvement …

Peri-anal fistulae are a worldwide health problem that can affect any person anywhere.
Surgical management of these fistulae is not free from risks. Recurrence and fecal …

Fistula-in-ano is a common proctological condition that primarily affects younger people and
leads to chronic morbidity. An anal fistula is divided into simple and complex fistulas. A …

Methods: The primary endpoints were healing rates, length of follow-up, time to recurrence
and post-operative complications. The secondary endpoints were details of the operative …