PURPOSE: Objectives of surgical treatment for transsphincteric and complex anorectal
fistulas are the successful elimination of current/recurrent disease and the preservation of …

Complex anal fistulas require careful evaluation. Prior to any attempts at definitive repair, the
anatomy must be well defined and the sepsis resolved. Several muscle-sparing approaches …

These guidelines are built on the last set of the American Society of Colon and Rectal
Surgeons Practice Parameters for treatment of perianal abscess and fistula-in-ano …

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

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

Fistula-in-ano is a difficult problem that physicians have struggled with for centuries.
Appropriate treatment is based on 3 central tenets:(1) control of sepsis;(2) closure of the …

BACKGROUND: Transanal advancement flap repair is successful in 2 of every 3 patients
with a cryptoglandular fistula passing through the middle or upper third of the external anal …

Fistula-in-ano is the most common form of perineal sepsis. Typically, a fistula includes an
internal opening, a track, and an external opening. The external opening might acutely …

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 …