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Improved fistula plug outcome depends on the type of plug: a single‐centre retrospective study

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Fistula‐in‐ano is a common condition that is potentially difficult to treat. In recent years ‘sphincter‐sparing’ procedures have increased in popularity due to the lower rates of reported complications, such as… Click to show full abstract

Fistula‐in‐ano is a common condition that is potentially difficult to treat. In recent years ‘sphincter‐sparing’ procedures have increased in popularity due to the lower rates of reported complications, such as incontinence. One such treatment is the fistula plug, which has seen varied success compared with other techniques. There are currently several plugs on the market and it is possible that difference in outcomes could be linked to the type of plug used. The aim of this study was to compare healing and complication rates between two fistula plugs in a single tertiary referral centre in the UK.

Keywords: type plug; improved fistula; fistula plug; plug; centre; study

Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2023

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