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Review
. 2015 Oct;19(10):595-606.
doi: 10.1007/s10151-015-1365-7. Epub 2015 Sep 16.

Evaluation and management of perianal abscess and anal fistula: a consensus statement developed by the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR)

A Amato  1 , C Bottini  2 , P De Nardi  3 , P Giamundo  4 , A Lauretta  5 , A Realis Luc  6 , G Tegon  7 , R J Nicholls  8 ; Italian society of colorectal surgery
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Evaluation and management of perianal abscess and anal fistula: a consensus statement developed by the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR)

A Amato et al. Tech Coloproctol. 2015 Oct.

Abstract

Perianal sepsis is a common condition ranging from acute abscess to chronic fistula formation. In most cases, the source is considered to be a non-specific cryptoglandular infection starting from the intersphincteric space. The key to successful treatment is the eradication of the primary track. As surgery may lead to a disturbance of continence, several sphincter-preserving techniques have been developed. This consensus statement examines the pertinent literature and provides evidence-based recommendations to improve individualized management of patients.

Keywords: Advancement flap; Fibrin glue; Fistula-in-ano; Horseshoe extension; LIFT; Perianal abscess; Plug; Seton; Transsphincteric fistula; VAAFT.

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