ReviewClinics in colon and rectal surgery2014
Biomaterials in the treatment of anal fistula: hope or hype?
Review in Clinics in colon and rectal surgery, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Laser technology in proctological diseases: is it really the wave of the future?Updates in surgery · 2023Review
- Dehiscence of colorectal anastomosis treated with noninvasive procedures.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2023Article
- A Comparison of Different Surgical Treatments for Complex Anal Fistula: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2022Review
- Management of cryptoglandular fistula-in-ano among gastrointestinal surgeons in the Netherlands.Techniques in coloproctology · 2021Article
- Sphincter-saving therapy for fistula-in-ano: long-term follow-up after FiLaCTechniques in coloproctology · 2021Article
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- Root extractive fromBioscience reports · 2017Article
- Five years of experience with the FiLaC™ laser for fistula-in-ano management: long-term follow-up from a single institution.Techniques in coloproctology · 2017Article
- Fibrin glue versus autologous platelet-rich fibrin - comparison of effectiveness on the cohort of patients with fistula-in-ano undergoing video-assisted anal fistula treatment.Journal of minimal access surgeryArticle
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Anal fistula (AF) presents a chronic problem for patients and colorectal surgeons alike. Surgical treatment may result in impairment of continence and long-term risk of recurrence. Treatment options for AFs vary according to their location and complexity. The ideal approach should result in low recurrence rates and minimal impact on continence. New technical approaches involving biologically derived products such as biological mesh, fibrin glue, fistula plug, and stem cells have been applied in the treatment of AF to improve outcomes and decrease recurrence rates and the risk of fecal incontinence. In this review, we will highlight the current evidence and describe our personal experience with these novel approaches.
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