Perianal fistulodesis – A pilot study of a novel minimally invasive surgical and medical approach for closure of perianal fistulae

Effectiveness of Partial Fistula Tract Excision with Loose Seton Application to Treat Perianal Fistula

“…Perianal fistula is a chronic benign condition that can progress with exacerbations and impair quality of life. While medical treatment is often helpful in relieving symptoms in patients with perianal abscess, surgical treatment can provide a more effective solution (6,7). Fistulotomy or This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review but has not been through the copyediting, typesetting, pagination and proofreading process, which may lead to fistulectomy for superficial or anal fistulas that involve less than 30% of the external sphincter have a success rate of up to 92%-97% (8,9).…”