Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Is Suitable for Recurrent Anal Fistulas from Follow-Up of 16 Months
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Since 2007, ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) for the management of anal fistula was all introduced with initial success and excitement.
It remains controversial which surgical procedure is suitable for transsphincteric fistula, especially to complex anal fistula.
This retrospective study was designed to evaluate the results in patients with recurrent anal fistula by LIFT.
A retrospective study of 55 complex fistula patients who underwent LIFT procedure in a single medical center was analyzed.
Patients and fistula characteristics, complications, and recurrences were reviewed.
All 55 patients underwent the procedure with a median follow-up of 16 months.
Median operative time was 44 (range 23–88) minutes.
Of the 55 patients, 33 (60%) healed completely and did not require any further surgical treatment at end of follow-up.
Twenty-two (40%) recurrences and six complications were observed.
Compared with patients who had undergone more than two surgical procedures, LIFT was more suitable for patients who had undergone one to two surgical procedures, and significant difference was observed in number of operations before LIFT (p=0.002).
Clinicians can consider the use of LIFT for the treatment of recurrent anal fistulas.
A larger number of patients and prospective study are needed to be performed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Xu, Yansong& Tang, Weizhong. 2017. Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Is Suitable for Recurrent Anal Fistulas from Follow-Up of 16 Months. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135786
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Xu, Yansong& Tang, Weizhong. Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Is Suitable for Recurrent Anal Fistulas from Follow-Up of 16 Months. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135786
American Medical Association (AMA)
Xu, Yansong& Tang, Weizhong. Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Is Suitable for Recurrent Anal Fistulas from Follow-Up of 16 Months. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135786
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1135786