Treatment of complex anal fistula (CAF) is challenging as it mandates a fine balance between the need to completely eradicate the pathology of the fistula tract and to preserve anal… Click to show full abstract
Treatment of complex anal fistula (CAF) is challenging as it mandates a fine balance between the need to completely eradicate the pathology of the fistula tract and to preserve anal continence. To this end, different sphincter-saving procedures have been described for the treatment of CAF, including ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT), rectal advancement flap, anal fistula plug, video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT), and fistula laser closure technique (FILAC) [1-4].
               
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