Abstract:Seton for treatment of perianal fistula can be of the cutting or a loose type. We adopted a simple technique for tighten the seton by applying a necktie shape tie on the vascular loop, hence it can be used for drainage on the beginning, and for cutting purpose later on. In this retrospective study we report our experience on this seton tie method.
Material and methods Patients operated for perianal fistula between 2012 and 2014 were reviewed.
Results Of 63 patients operated, 23 (35%) had a … Show more
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