Does Treatment of Fistula-in-Ano by Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Offer any Advantage over Standard Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy?

Does Treatment of Fistula-in-Ano by Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Offer any Advantage over Standard Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy?

Introduction: Standard surgical treatment of trans-sphincteric fistulae by fistulectomy or fistulotomy has a morbidity of leaving a large perianal wound which needs prolonged care and has risk of incontinence and recurrence. Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) technique for fistula...

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Main Authors: Pallavi V Ayyar, Satish B Dharap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
anal fistula
incontinence
sphincter preserving surgery
trans-sphincteric fistula
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12316/35662_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AJ_RK)_PN(P).pdf

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