Are two better than one? VALIFT: video-assisted ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract—a combination of two minimally invasive techniques for treatment of transsphincteric perianal fistulas
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DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-1925-3
Abstract: Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) is one of many methods for treating transsphincteric anal fistulas. During this procedure, the fistula tract is dissected and ligated in the intersphincteric space, to close its lumen… read more here.
Keywords: intersphincteric fistula; treatment; procedure; fistula tract ... See more keywords
LIFT and BioLIFT: a 10-Year Single-Centre Experience of Treating Complex Fistula-In-Ano With Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Procedure With or Without Bio-prosthetic Reinforcement (BioLIFT)
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04305-x
Abstract: Purpose To assess the outcome of ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) and bioprosthetic graft (BioLIFT) in the management of transsphincteric perianal fistula. Methods A single-institution retrospective analysis of all patients undergoing LIFT and BioLIFT… read more here.
Keywords: lift biolift; intersphincteric fistula; biolift; ligation intersphincteric ... See more keywords
Intersphincteric fistula without external opening and to re-enter the rectum.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2017.07.010
Abstract: A 43-year-old woman was under study due to intermittent anal suppuration, diagnosed by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging with high intersphincteric fistula and no external fistula orifice (Parks classification). The patient was operated on in… read more here.
Keywords: intersphincteric fistula; without external; fistula without; rectum ... See more keywords
Increasing experience of ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract for patients with Crohn's disease: what have we learned?
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DOI: 10.1111/codi.13668
Abstract: Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) has been proposed as a treatment of trans‐sphincteric fistula in perianal Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this study was to look at our experience of the LIFT… read more here.
Keywords: intersphincteric fistula; ligation intersphincteric; disease; fistula tract ... See more keywords
Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract procedure for the treatment of fistula in ano – a video vignette
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DOI: 10.1111/codi.14429
Abstract: Fistula-in-ano (FIA) is one of the most common benign anorectal conditions, yet its treatment is often complex. The key objective of FIA treatment is to achieve a balance between high healing rates and continence preservation.… read more here.
Keywords: intersphincteric fistula; fistula ano; treatment; ligation intersphincteric ... See more keywords
Fistulotomy for intersphincteric fistula. A stepwise approach for surgical trainees – a video vignette
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DOI: 10.1111/codi.15067
Abstract: Anal fistula is a common chronic perianal disease. The vast majority of anal fistulae are secondary to infection of the anal glands. Anal fistulae are classified according to their anatomic relation to the anal sphincter.… read more here.
Keywords: intersphincteric fistula; fistula stepwise; approach surgical; fistula ... See more keywords