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Comment
. 2022 Oct;26(10):843-844.
doi: 10.1007/s10151-022-02637-6. Epub 2022 Jun 20.

Regarding "Loss of seton in patients with complex anal fistula: a retrospective comparison of conventional knotted loose seton and knot‑free seton" by Verkade et al

T Horeman-Franse  1
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Regarding "Loss of seton in patients with complex anal fistula: a retrospective comparison of conventional knotted loose seton and knot‑free seton" by Verkade et al

T Horeman-Franse. Tech Coloproctol. 2022 Oct.
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Fig. 1
Comparison between the original SuperSeton and Comfort Drain clone. A The original Superseton has sharp edges and two arrow shaped wedges. The clone has a tempered tip only. B Setup used to measure the maximum force before dislodging. C Measurements show that the two seton designs have different dislodgement forces. D The applier allows the tube to expand in a controlled way during insertion of the insert. This is essential for a reliable connection
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