fistulotomy
National Institutes of Health
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PurposeFistulotomy is considered to be the golden standard for the treatment of low perianal fistula but might have more…
IntroductionSurgery is the mainstay of treatment of anal fistulas. Low fistulas are often laid open, but higher fistulas present…
BackgroundSeveral studies have reported on the correlation between the experience level of an endoscopist and the outcomes of…
PurposeThis study assessed long-term functional outcome and explored risk factors for fistula recurrence in patients surgically…
BACKGROUND
In this study, we determined the long-term outcome of perianal fistulas treated with mucosal advancement flap (MF) or…
Background Marsupialization of anal fistulotomy/fistulectomy wound leaves less raw unepithelialized tissue. The suture results…
Marsupialization of anal fistulotomy wounds leaves less raw unepithelialized tissue to granulate and may improve wound healing.
PURPOSE: Primary fistulotomy may be advantageous for perianal abscesses because unlike ischiorectal abscesses, fistulas are more…
PURPOSE: Incision and drainage (I & D) with concurrent or delayed fistulotomy is the usual treatment for abscess-fistula with a…