Fistulectomy with primary sphincter reconstruction
Despite modern medical techniques, anatomically proximal (high) anal fistulas are still a challenge in colorectal surgery. In previous years, the standard of care was complete fistulectomy with a high rate of continence disorders. Over the past 20 to 30 years, sphincter-saving procedures have gained...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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12 April 2018
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International journal of colorectal disease
Year: 2018, Volume: 33, Issue: 7, Pages: 911-918 |
| ISSN: | 1432-1262 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00384-018-3042-6 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-018-3042-6
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| Author Notes: | Steffen Seyfried, Dieter Bussen, Andreas Joos, Christian Galata, Christel Weiss, Alexander Herold |
| Summary: | Despite modern medical techniques, anatomically proximal (high) anal fistulas are still a challenge in colorectal surgery. In previous years, the standard of care was complete fistulectomy with a high rate of continence disorders. Over the past 20 to 30 years, sphincter-saving procedures have gained wide acceptance. They represent the technique used in these cases. Additionally, many patients received indefinite treatment, namely the placement of a seton to maintain surgical drainage. The main problem with all fistula surgical possibilities is the high recurrence rate of 30 to 50% in flap procedures and 100% persistence in seton treatments. In recent years, a direct repair (primary reconstruction) in distal fistulas was instigated and shows excellent results. It allowed our technique for proximal (high) anal fistulas to evolve. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 03.12.2020 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1432-1262 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00384-018-3042-6 |