ArticleTechniques in coloproctology2021
Sphincter-saving therapy for fistula-in-ano: long-term follow-up after FiLaC
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- Effectiveness of Laser-Based Fistula Therapies with and without Adjunctive Measures in Anal Fistulas Management: A Systematic Review and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Pooled it
- Failure rates and complications of four sphincter-sparing techniques for the treatment of fistula-in-ano: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy and safety of FiLaC™ for perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Techniques in coloproctology · 2022Pooled it
- Core-Out Fistulectomy Combined With Laser Ablation of the Trans-Sphincteric Fistula Tract: A Pilot Study of Efficacy and Safety.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
- A novel sphincter-sparing procedure for seton removal in complex perianal fistulas: the FiLaFlap technique.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
- Laser fistula treatment: beyond the controversial aspects: best clinical practice recommendations from an international group of surgeons with extensive experience in the procedure-the FiLaC recommendations.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Review
- Total fistula volume predicts surgical outcomes in complex perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease following fistula-tract laser closure: a single-center retrospective study.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
- Comparative outcomes of standard laser fistula closure (filac) versus filac combined with advancement flap in the treatment of complex anal fistulas.Techniques in coloproctology · 2024Article
- Long-term outcomes of fistula-tract laser closure for complex perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease.Techniques in coloproctology · 2024Article
- Perianal Fistula; from Etiology to Treatment - A Review.Middle East journal of digestive diseases · 2024Review
- Laser interventions in coloproctology. A plea for standardized treatment protocols.Techniques in coloproctology · 2023Article
- Laser technology in proctological diseases: is it really the wave of the future?Updates in surgery · 2023Review
- Comprehensive literature review of the applications of surgical laser in benign anal conditions.Lasers in medical science · 2022Review
- Internal Orifice Alloy Closure-A New Procedure to Treat Anal Fistula.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- Emerging Data on Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC) for the Treatment of Perianal Fistulas; Patient Selection and Outcomes.Clinical and experimental gastroenterology · 2021Review
- Closure of Fistula-in-Ano Using a Radial-Emitting Laser Probe: Initial Experience in Lagos, Nigeria.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe treatment of anal fistula remains a challenge between maintaining continence and radical surgery to prevent recurrence. Fistula-tract Laser Closure (FiLaC
methodsA retrospective study was performed on patients who were treated with FiLaC
resultsThe study included 83 patients [mean age 50.01 ± 14.59 years. 64 (77.1%) males] with a mean follow-up period of 41.99 (± 21.59) months (range 4-87 months). Thirteen patients (15.7%) had a recurrent fistula. 65 patients (78.3%) had undergone prior abscess drainage with insertion of a seton. The primary healing rate was 74.7% (62 of 83 patients) overall. Eleven (13.3%) of the 21 patients (25.3%) who failed FiLaC
conclusionsThe FiLaC
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