Authors: B K Jain P K Garg
Publish Date: 2014/10/31
Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 47-50
Abstract
Laying open of a fistula tract fistulotomy is the surest way to achieve a lasting cure for anal fistula Complex anal fistulae CAF are not amenable to such a straightforward treatment When there are high fistula tracts involving a large part of the anal sphincters abscesses in high locations sublevator supralevator and deep postanal space and secondary/horseshoe tracts—a single procedure cannot be successful Each of these elements needs individual attention Though almost all the techniques—fibrin glue collagen plug fistulotomy seton placement ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract anocutaneous advancement flap mucosal advancement flap and videoassisted anal fistula treatment—have been used for management of CAF the reported outcome is far from satisfactory 1 We herein describe a ‘triple procedure’ consisting of i partial distal fistulotomy/fistulectomy ii laying open/drainage of deep seated abscesses and secondary/horseshoe tracts
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