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ArticleGastroenterology report2025

A randomized controlled trial of trans-intersphincteric double seton (TRISDS) for the treatment of perianal abscess.

Leichang Zhang, Pan Shen, Xiao Yuan, Guanghua Chen, Wei Ge, Wu Liao, Xiaonan Zhang, Chen Wang, Lu Li

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Leichang ZhangDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P. R. China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9503-8267
Pan ShenClinical Medical College, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P. R. China.
Xiao YuanClinical Medical College, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P. R. China.
Guanghua ChenDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P. R. China.
Wei GeDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P. R. China.
Wu LiaoDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P. R. China.
Xiaonan ZhangClinical Medical College, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P. R. China.
Chen WangDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China.
Lu LiDepartment of Anorectal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P. R. China.

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Abstract

Background: Incision and drainage (I&D) for perianal abscesses is associated with high rates of fistula formation. Our study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel technique, trans-intersphincteric double seton (TRISDS), designed to preserve anal sphincter integrity and improve clinical outcomes compared to I&D. Methods: This prospective, randomized, non-blinded controlled study included adult patients with perianal abscesses located below the levator ani muscle with an internal opening. Patients were randomly assigned to either the TRISDS group ( Results: The TRISDS group achieved a significantly higher cure rate of 78.2% (43/55) compared to 41.2% (21/51) in the I&D group ( Conclusions: The study highlighted the effectiveness of TRISDS in improving cure rate without compromising anal function. The TRISDS technique represents a promising strategy for the treatment of perianal abscesses. Further multicenter studies are recommended to validate these findings and expand the application of TRISDS in diverse patient populations.

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anal fistulaanorectalincision and drainageperianal abscesstrans-intersphincteric double setonTRISDS

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