The complexity of cryptoglandular fistula-in-ano can be predicted by the distance of the external opening to the anal verge; implications for preoperative imaging?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02353-z
Abstract: Background Many surgeons believe that the distance from the external opening to the anal verge (DEOAV) predicts the complexity of a cryptoglandular fistulas-in-ano and, therefore, predicts the need for additional imaging. However, there is no… read more here.
Keywords: complexity; fistula; preoperative imaging; anal verge ... See more keywords
How to deal with rectal lesions more than 15 cm from the anal verge through transanal endoscopic microsurgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.04.014
Abstract: BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to assess postoperative morbidity and mortality in tumors with a proximal margin 15 cm or more from the anal verge operated with transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). METHODS This observational… read more here.
Keywords: transanal endoscopic; verge; group; endoscopic microsurgery ... See more keywords