Endorectal advancement flap for complex anal fistula: does flap configuration matter?

S Yellinek, D Krizzuk, T Moreno Djadou… - Colorectal …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Treatment of complex anal fistula (CAF) is challenging, often requiring multiple
operations due to a high failure rate. The plethora of options attests to the lack of a panacea …

Endorectal advancement flap compared to ligation of inter-sphincteric fistula tract in the treatment of complex anal fistulas: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

SH Emile, Z Garoufalia, P Aeschbacher, N Horesh… - Surgery, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Rectal advancement flap and ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract are
common procedures for treating complex anal fistula. The present meta-analysis aimed to …

Long-term outcome following advancement flaps for high anal fistulas in an Asian population: a single institution's experience

CL Lee, J Lu, TZ Lim, FH Koh, B Lieske… - International journal of …, 2015 - Springer
Background The management of high anal fistula is often complicated and challenging. In
spite of numerous new techniques, the advancement flap technique remained an integral …

Clinical and manometric results of endorectal advancement flaps for complex anal fistula

N Uribe, M Millán, M Minguez, C Ballester… - International journal of …, 2007 - Springer
Backgrounds and aim Endorectal advancement flap repair is a well-recognized method for
the treatment of complex anorectal fistula. The purpose of this study was to prospectively …

Mucosal advancement flap for recurrent complex anal fistula: a repeatable procedure

M Podetta, CR Scarpa, G Zufferey, K Skala… - International journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Purpose Mucosal advancement flap (MAF) is the best option for complex anal fistula (AF)
treatment. Recurrence is not rare and the best surgical option for his handling is a challenge …

Long‐term functional and clinical outcomes following transanal advancement flap for complex anal fistula repair: are there predictors of recurrence and incontinence?

N Uribe, Z Balciscueta, B Cuneo, MC Martín… - Colorectal …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Transanal flap is an attractive technique for complex fistulas. The aim of this study was
to identify factors associated with poor outcome, recurrence and incontinence. Method All …

Advancement flap repair: a good option for complex anorectal fistulas

A Jarrar, J Church - Diseases of the colon & rectum, 2011 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Rectal advancement flap is a popular option for treatment of complex anal
fistula. Although early outcomes vary, concerns remain about postoperative continence, long …

An outcome and cost analysis of anal fistula plug insertion vs endorectal advancement flap for complex anal fistulae

OM Fisher, DA Raptis, D Vetter, A Novak… - Colorectal …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Aim The study aimed to compare the rate of success and cost of anal fistula plug (AFP)
insertion and endorectal advancement flap (ERAF) for anal fistula. Method Patients …

Long-term outcome of endorectal advancement flap for complex anorectal fistulae

MA Abbas, R Lemus-Rangel… - The American …, 2008 - journals.sagepub.com
The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term outcome of endorectal
advancement flap (ERF) for complex anorectal fistulae. A total of 38 ERF were performed in …

Full thickness transrectal advancement flap for high anal fistula

Rieger, Stitz, Lumley - Colorectal Disease, 1999 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To determine the results of full thickness transrectal advancement flap for the
treatment of high anal fistula. Patients and methods A retrospective case study analysis …