Comparison between anal endosonography and digital examination of anal fisulae and suppuration

ABSTRACT

Anal endosonography is a new, potentially promising technique for localizing fistulae track and associated abscess in the perianal region. A prospective trial was done comparing the accuracy of digital examination and anal endosonography in defining the anatomy of anal fistulae and anal suppuration. Before surgical interference, 50 patients were assessed clinically and anal endosonography was done for them. These findings were compared with operative findings: