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External anal sphincter sparing seton after rerouting of the fistula tract – a video vignette

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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].

Keywords: video; sphincter; fistula tract; fistula; anal fistula

Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2019

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