ReviewWorld journal of clinical cases2020
Recurrent anal fistulas: When, why, and how to manage?
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Cutting seton for the treatment of cryptoglandular fistula-in-ano: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Techniques in coloproctology · 2023Pooled 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
- Intraoperative Flexible Rectoscopy for Internal Opening Identification in Transsphincteric Perianal Fistula: A Feasible and Accessible Adjunct to Seton Placement.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Beyond traditional setons: multicenter outcomes of a hybrid approach for high transsphincteric fistulas.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Anterior Horseshoe Anal Fistula Treated With IFTAK (Interception of Fistulous Track With Application of Ksharasutra) Technique: A Case Study.Case reports in surgery · 2026Article
- Development and validation of a SHAP-interpretable GBM model for predicting postoperative recurrence of anal Fistula.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Outcomes of Draining Seton Insertion Followed by Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Versus Cutting Seton Insertion for Anal Fistula: A 5-Year Retrospective Cohort Study.Middle East journal of digestive diseases · 2025Article
- External validation of the modified Parks classification of cryptoglandular anal fistula to predict failure of healing: the protocol for a retrospective analysis.International journal of surgery protocols · 2025Article
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- IFTAK (Interception of Fistulous Tract with Application of Ksharasutra) technique: a minimally invasive solution for recurrent fistula-in-ano-a case series analysis.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Article
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- Validation of a novel imaging-guided and anatomy-based classification system for anorectal fistulas: a retrospective clinical evaluation study.Annals of coloproctology · 2025Article
- Understanding the anatomical basis of anorectal fistulas and their surgical management: exploring different types for enhanced precision and safety.Surgery today · 2025Review
- Recurrent Gastropericardial Fistula: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
- Use of Non-Thermal Plasma as Postoperative Therapy in Anal Fistula: Clinical Experience and Results.Biomedicines · 2024Article
- Cell-assisted lipotransfer in treating uncontrollable sepsis associated perianal fistula: a pilot study.Annals of coloproctology · 2024Article
- Role of Adipose Tissue Hormones in Pathogenesis of Cryptoglandular Anal Fistula.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Preoperative Assessment of Perianal Fistulas with Combined Magnetic Resonance and Tridimensional Endoanal Ultrasound: A Prospective Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- A complex presentation and successful management of fistulizing perianal Crohn's disease extending to the mid-back.Journal of surgical case reports · 2023Article
- Three-dimensional pelvic ultrasound is a practical tool for the assessment of anal fistula.BMC gastroenterology · 2023Article
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Abstract
Anal fistula is a commonly encountered anal condition in the surgical practice. Despite being a benign condition, anal fistula remains to represent a surgical challenge, particularly the complex type of fistulas. One of the common complications of anal fistula surgery is the persistence or recurrence of the pathology, both defined as failure of surgery. Recurrent anal fistulas after previous surgery represent an even more challenging problem since they are usually associated with a higher risk of re-recurrence and continence disturbance. The present review aimed to shed light on various aspects of recurrent anal fistulas, including the different definitions of failure after surgery, risk factors of recurrence, problems associated with management of recurrent fistulas, and assessment and treatment of recurrent anal fistulas.
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