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Comparative Study
. 2009 Aug;146(4):382-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.jchir.2009.08.019. Epub 2009 Sep 16.

[Long-term follow-up of the treatment of high anal fistulas using fibrin glue]

[Article in French]
F Jurczak  1 , J-Y Laridon, P Raffaitin, Y Redon, J-P Pousset
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Comparative Study

[Long-term follow-up of the treatment of high anal fistulas using fibrin glue]

[Article in French]
F Jurczak et al. J Chir (Paris). 2009 Aug.

Abstract

Aim of the study: Many of the treatments proposed for trans-sphincteric and suprasphincteric anal fistulas are complex and often associated with permanent damage to the sphincter mechanism. In this study, we evaluate the long-term stability of fistula closure using fibrin glue.

Materials and methods: Forty-five consecutive patients (mean age 41.5) underwent this procedure. Follow-up was obtained from all patients and their primary care physicians by January 1, 2008.

Results: Mean follow-up was 67 months. All recurrences occurred in the first six months after the initial fibrin glue injection procedure; there were no late recurrences.

Conclusion: Long-term follow-up confirmed the safety, efficacy and durability of fibrin glue fistula closure.

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