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 …

Objective: To develop a cryptoglandular Anal Fistula Core Outcome Set: a minimum set of
outcomes that should be measured in all studies of cryptoglandular anal fistula treatment …

Crohn disease perianal fistulas are associated with considerable morbidity and impaired
quality of life. Nurses who specialize in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) play a vital role in …

Purpose Anal fissures and anorectal fistulas are diseases often associated with significant
pain and prolonged discomfort, resulting in a significantly reduced quality of life (QoL). They …

Aim Anal fistula is one of the most common anal diseases, affecting between 1 and 3 per 10
000 people per year. Symptoms have a potentially severe effect on a patient's quality of life …

Background There are limited tools to measure the burden of disease and effectiveness of
medical/surgical interventions in patients with cryptoglandular fistulas. The aim of this study …

Background: Cryptoglandular anal fistulae can significantly affect patient quality of life (QoL),
making it essential to ensure that any study of fistula treatment assesses the impact on QoL …

Abstract Aim Quality of life (QoL) is a crucial and core outcome in assessing the
effectiveness of treatments for cryptoglandular anal fistula. Despite its extensive impact …

Aim Patient understanding of disease can guide decision‐making in the management of
anal fistula. This prospective feasibility study aimed to assess the acceptability and methods …

Aim This article reports the frequency of repeat operations including waiting times within the
National Health Service (NHS) of England and Wales. Methods Retrospective study on …