ArticleTechniques in coloproctology2014
Risk factors for anal fistula: a case-control study.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Pathogenesis and persistence of cryptoglandular anal fistula: a systematic review.Techniques in coloproctology · 2017Pooled it
- German S3 guidelines: anal abscess and fistula (second revised version).Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2017Pooled it
- Comparative Analysis of Directional Snare vs Cutting Seton for High Anal Fistula Treatment.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Trial
- New-onset Anorectal Symptoms and Disorders After Bariatric Surgery: An Overlooked Entity.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
- Diffusion Tensor Imaging in the Diagnosis of Perianal Abscess: Protocol for a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Targeting obesity and lipid metabolism profiles to prevent perianal abscesses: A case-control study and Mendelian randomization analysis.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2026Article
- Identifying landmark factors of anal fistulas through predictive modelling for adverse surgical outcomes: a retrospective cohort study.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Outcome of transanal advancement flap repair (TAFR) as salvage therapy after failed ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT)-A proposed algorithm after failed LIFT.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2025Observational
- Ultrasound assessment of low type intersphincteric perianal fistulas in Yemen.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Mucosal advancement flap versus ligation of the inter-sphincteric fistula tract for management of trans-sphincteric perianal fistulas in the elderly: a retrospective study.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Observational
- Depression in patients with anorectal fistulas and anal fissures: a propensity score-matched cohort study.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Microbial profile and putative microbial origin of anorectal abscess based on 16S rDNA sequencing.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025Article
- Chili pepper consumption and duration of fissure symptoms onset are associated with perianal fistula development among patients with anal fissure: a case-control study.BMC nutrition · 2024Article
- Evaluation surgical strategies in perianal fistulas treatment: Efficacy draining seton compared to other surgical approaches; a case-control study.Health science reports · 2024Article
- Preoperative Assessment of Perianal Fistulas with Combined Magnetic Resonance and Tridimensional Endoanal Ultrasound: A Prospective Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Predictors of outcome in cryptoglandular anal fistula according to magnetic resonance imaging: A systematic review.Health science reports · 2023Article
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- Restricted cubic spline model analysis of the association between anal fistula and anorectal abscess incidence and body mass index.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
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- Does Anti-TNF-α Therapy Affect the Bacteriological Profile of Specimens Collected from Perianal Lesions? A Retrospective Analysis in Patients with Crohn's Disease.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of our study was to identify potential risk factors for anal fistula in order to improve prevention and treatment of anal fistula.
methodsA retrospective case-control study for anal fistula was conducted at our unit. Logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify associated risk factors for anal fistula.
resultsThe final model obtained by the stepwise forward logistic regression analysis method identified the following items as independent risk factors: body mass index of >25.0 kg/m(2), high daily salt intake, history of diabetes, hyperlipidemia, dermatosis, anorectal surgery, history of smoking and alcohol intake, sedentary lifestyle, excessive intake of spicy/greasy food, very infrequent participation in sports and prolonged sitting on the toilet for defecation.
conclusionsOur results indicate that lifestyle factors and certain medical conditions increase an individual's risk of developing anal fistula.
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