Total anal sphincter saving technique for fistula-in-ano; the ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract.
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| ID: sea-38156
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe a new technique for fistula-in-ano surgery aimed at total sphincter preservation, and evaluate the preliminary results concerning non-healing and intact anal function. MATERIAL ANDMETHOD:
A prospective observational study in eighteen fistula-in-ano patients treated by ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) technique, from January to June 2006.RESULTS:
Fistula-in-ano in seventeen patients healed primarily (94.4%). There was one non-healing case (5.6%). The mean healing time was four weeks. None had disturbances in clinical anal continence.CONCLUSION:
The early outcome of the LIFT technique is quite impressive. Results warrant a larger study with long-term evaluation. This technique has the potential to become a viable option for fistula-in-ano surgery.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Anal Canal
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Prospective Studies
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Rectal Fistula
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Adult
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Ligation
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Observational study
Language:
English
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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