ReviewClinics in colon and rectal surgery2016
Management of Complex Anal Fistulas.
Review in Clinics in colon and rectal surgery, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05263661 (Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Versus Rectal Advancement Flap in the Treatment of Complex Anal Fistula), which is not on this map. Cited by 39 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Versus Rectal Advancement Flap in the Treatment of Complex Anal Fistula: Randomised Clinical Trial
Who cites it
39 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Impact of Seton Use on Clinical, Patient-Reported, and Healthcare Resource Utilization Outcomes in Complex Crohn's Perianal Fistulas: A Systematic Literature Review.Inflammatory bowel diseases · 2025Pooled it
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of stem cell treatment of anal fistulas.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Pooled it
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- A Systematic Review of Epidemiology and Outcomes Associated with Local Surgical and Intersphincteric Ligation Procedures for Complex Cryptoglandular Fistulas.Advances in therapy · 2023Pooled it
- A meta-analysis of marsupialisation versus none in the treatment of simple fistula-in-ano.International journal of colorectal disease · 2021Pooled it
- Current Status and Role of Artificial Intelligence in Anorectal Diseases and Pelvic Floor Disorders.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsPooled it
- A pilot randomized controlled trial on ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) versus modified parks technique and two-stage seton in treatment of complex anal fistula.Updates in surgery · 2022Trial
- Fistulotomy with or without marsupialisation of wound edges in treatment of simple anal fistula: a randomised controlled trial.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2019Trial
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- Anterior Horseshoe Anal Fistula Treated With IFTAK (Interception of Fistulous Track With Application of Ksharasutra) Technique: A Case Study.Case reports in surgery · 2026Article
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- Epidemiology, treatment patterns, and associated risk factors in perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease: A systematic literature review.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- Prolonged Time to Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease in Patients With Perianal Fistulas Negatively Affects Long-Term Outcomes.Journal of Crohn's & colitis · 2025Article
- Fistulectomy and primary sphincter reconstruction for high cryptoglandular anal fistula: a retrospective cohort study with long-term results.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- Gastrointestinal Fistulas-What Gastroenterologists Need to Know in 2025.Canadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatology · 2025Review
- Development of a new patient-reported outcome measure for complex cryptoglandular fistulas (20-Item complex cryptoglandular fistula questionnaireJournal of patient-reported outcomes · 2024Article
- Omentoplasty in Surgical Interventions: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques and Outcomes.Cureus · 2024Review
- Insights into treatment of complex Crohn's perianal fistulas.BMC proceedings · 2024Article
- Optimum management for complex anal fistula: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Surgery open science · 2024Article
- Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Anal Fistulas: A Comprehensive Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Complex anal fistulas require careful evaluation. Prior to any attempts at definitive repair, the anatomy must be well defined and the sepsis resolved. Several muscle-sparing approaches to anal fistula are appropriate, and are often catered to the patient based on their presentation and previous repairs. Emerging technologies show promise for fistula repair, but lack long-term data.
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