Long anal fistulas might be simple fistulas beyond Goodsall’s rule: a case series

Abstract Aim This study aimed to investigate the specific entity of long fistulas through an analysis of our own cases. Cryptoglandular anal fistulas exceeding 7.5 cm (about 3 inches) in length were carefully documented preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively in order to provide any po...

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Published in:	BMC Surgery
Main Authors:	Ender Ergüder, İgbal Osmanov, Sezai Leventoglu, Javid Ahmadov, Dilek Kösehan, Bülent Mentes
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Anal fistula Surgical and topographical Classification
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-025-02840-w