Japanese Practice Guidelines for Anal Disorders II. Anal fistula
Anal fistulas usually result from an anal gland infection in the intersphincteric space, which is caused by bacteria entering through the anal crypt (cryoptglandular infection). Reports of anal fistulas have been as high as 21 people in 100,000. Anal fistulas are 2-6 times more prevalent in males th...
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| Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Coloproctology
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jarc/2/3/2_2018-009/_pdf/-char/en |