Rectal Fistula (Anal Fistula)

11/27/2012 - "To investigate the efficacy of the anal fistula plug (AFP) compared to the mucosa advancement flap (MAF), considered the best procedure for patients with a complex anal fistula. "
11/27/2012 - "The AFP is an effective procedure for patients with a complex anal fistula; it has the same success rate but a lower risk of complications than the MAF and may also be associated with an improved postoperative quality of life. "
07/01/2015 - "The study aimed to compare the rate of success and cost of anal fistula plug (AFP) insertion and endorectal advancement flap (ERAF) for anal fistula. "
05/01/2010 - "The purpose of this study was to analyse preliminary experience and outcomes with the Cook Surgisis AFP anal fistula plug (Cook Medical, Bloomington, IN, USA) with respect to the treatment of complex anal fistulae in a specialist colorectal unit. "
10/01/2011 - "Use of anal fistula plug Surgisis® AFP is a new alternative with acceptable results in terms of recurrence comparable to other techniques, but with no incontinence."

01/01/2010 - "We present a case of a HIV-positive patient with a complex extrasphincteric anal fistula who was treated successfully with fibrin glue application. "
05/01/2010 - "The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of fibrin glue in the treatment of complex anal fistula. "
09/01/2003 - "Efficacy of fibrin sealant in the management of complex anal fistula: a prospective trial."
12/01/2013 - "[Fibrin glue sealant for management of seminal vesicle-rectal fistula : a case report]."
09/17/2012 - "Fibrin glue and the anal fistula plug are methods with excellent functional outcomes, but the success rate varies. "

10/01/2003 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of hydrogen peroxide-enhanced ultrasound in localizing the internal opening of the anal fistula. "
12/01/2007 - "Forty-three patients with anal fistula were assessed by TPUS with and without the use of hydrogen-peroxide injection (E-TPUS) in an attempt to identify the internal opening. "
01/01/2004 - "A total of 80 patients with anal fistula were studied prospectively by physical examination and endoanal ultrasound enhanced with hydrogen peroxide. "
10/01/2003 - "A total of 57 patients (47 men) of mean age of 45.7 (range, 21-77) years underwent hydrogen peroxide-enhanced ultrasound with a diagnosis of anal fistula; 36 patients underwent surgery. "
10/01/2003 - "A retrospective review of all patients with anal fistula who underwent hydrogen peroxide-enhanced ultrasound was performed. "

07/01/2008 - "In this multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, patients with CD and at least one active anal fistula under treatment were assigned to receive either AST-120 or placebo for 8 wk. Improvement was defined as a reduction of 50% or more from baseline in the number of draining fistulas observed at both 4 and 8 wk. Remission was defined by closure of all draining fistulas at both 4 and 8 wk. The Perianal Disease Activity Index (PDAI) and Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) were also assessed. "

01/01/1996 - "Macroscopic findings suggested that the tumor had developed from the anal fistula; however, the tumor showed a positive results when tested for O-acetylated sialic acids. "

01/01/2009 - "Moreover, in our subgroup analysis the use of fibrin glue in combination with intra-adhesive antibiotics does not improve the healing rate (P = 0.65), whereas the anal fistula plug treatment compared to the fibrin glue treatment shows good results (P = 0,02), although the poor number of patients treated does not lead to any statistically evident conclusion. "
01/01/2009 - "Furthermore two subgroup analyses were performed: fibrin glue in combination with intra-adhesive antibiotics versus fibrin glue alone and anal fistula plug versus fibrin glue. "

08/01/2014 - "Results of collagen plug occlusion of anal fistula: a multicentre study of 126 patients."
01/01/2011 - "Management of idiopathic anal fistula using cross-linked collagen: a prospective phase 1 study."
12/01/2012 - "Collagen matrix injection combined with flap repair for complex anal fistula."
03/01/2011 - "Porcine dermal collagen matrix injection may enhance flap repair surgery for complex anal fistula."
10/01/2009 - "Conservative treatment for anal fistula: collagen matrix injection."

05/01/2012 - "Current treatment options also include muscle-sparing techniques such as a dermal island flap, endorectal advancement flap, fibrin sealent injection, anal fistula plug, and most recently ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (procedure). "
07/01/2008 - "Conventional fistula surgery techniques have their place, but new technologies such as fibrin glues and the anal fistula plugs offer an alternative approach, with initial studies reporting good success rates. "
05/01/2015 - "Conventional fistula surgery techniques have their place, but new technologies such as fibrin glues, dermal collagen injection, the anal fistula plugs, and stem cell injection offer alternative approaches whose long-term efficacy needs to be further clarified in large long-term randomized trials."

07/01/2008 - "Conventional fistula surgery techniques have their place, but new technologies such as fibrin glues and the anal fistula plugs offer an alternative approach, with initial studies reporting good success rates. "
05/01/2015 - "Conventional fistula surgery techniques have their place, but new technologies such as fibrin glues, dermal collagen injection, the anal fistula plugs, and stem cell injection offer alternative approaches whose long-term efficacy needs to be further clarified in large long-term randomized trials."

07/01/2014 - "This study demonstrates that the application of silver nitrate solution often produces a favorable outcome in the treatment of anal fistula. "

04/01/2014 - "To evaluate the effectiveness of the interesphincteric ligation technique of the fistulous tract in the treatment of anal fistula. "
09/01/2012 - "We conducted a preliminary investigation of a modified technique for complicated trans-sphincteric anal fistula by high ligation of the track using a lateral approach. "
11/01/2011 - "The anatomy of failures following the ligation of intersphincteric tract technique for anal fistula: a review of 93 patients over 4 years."
04/01/1996 - "The anal fistula was treated by decision in 14 patients or by an elastic ligature (multiple seton) in 14 patients. "
10/01/1965 - "[Elastic ligation in the treatment of rectal fistula]."

10/01/2010 - "The BioLIFT technique using a bioprosthetic graft was used to treat a complex anal fistula in 31 patients (22 men, 9 women; mean age, 48 y (range, 30-68 y). "
04/01/1970 - "[Radical operation of anal fistula with a sliding skin graft]."
09/01/1969 - "Skin grafts in surgery for anal fistula."
12/01/1970 - "[Colo-rectal cancers revealed by a metastasic graft in an anal fistula (3 cases)]."
05/01/2013 - "Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract and reinforcement with a bioprosthetic graft are two recently reported procedures that have shown promise in the treatment of anal fistula. "

07/01/2014 - "This study investigated the healing rate, continence and quality of life of patients after treatment of complex anal fistula of cryptoglandular origin with a bioprosthetic plug. "

09/01/2014 - "One patient developed a prostato-rectal fistula requiring a diverting colostomy. "
11/01/2010 - "A sigmoid resection was performed with rectal on-table antegrade lavage followed by closure of the rectal fistula, closure of the rectal stump, and proximal colostomy. "
01/01/1997 - "Perioperative morbidity was low: one temporary colostomy was necessary due to an anal fistula. "
10/29/1953 - "Irreparable vesico-vagino-rectal fistula treated by colostomy and colpocleisis."
05/01/2009 - "Rectal biopsy as part of the workup to evaluate rectal bleeding can lead to rectal fistula and the need for colostomy, a rare but major complication. "

12/25/2015 - "[Application and development of suture-dragging therapy for anal fistula]."
11/23/1996 - "[Results with a new therapy concept in anal fistula: suture of the anal sphincter]."
01/01/1991 - "[Functional results following fistulectomy with primary muscle suture in high anal fistula. "
11/01/1987 - "Results of treatment of 25 cases of anal fistula demonstrate that these lesions can be treated by combined fistulectomy and endoanal suture whatever their anatomic type, if the technique is carried out patiently and strictly. "
03/01/1962 - "[Excision of anal fistula and primary suture]."