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. 1986 Apr;1(2):113-5.
doi: 10.1007/BF01648418.

Fistula-in-ano is usually simple to manage surgically

P J Shouler, R P Grimley, M R Keighley, J Alexander-Williams

Fistula-in-ano is usually simple to manage surgically

P J Shouler et al. Int J Colorectal Dis. 1986 Apr.

Abstract

Our experience in the surgical management of 115 patients with fistula-in-ano treated over 14 years was reviewed retrospectively. The incidence of previous anorectal infection was 69%. After treatment eight patients (7%) developed a recurrence of the fistula and five (4%) experienced some complication directly resulting from surgical treatment. One patient died of pulmonary embolism following an operation for recurrence. Most of the patients (75%) had a successful outcome of a minor surgical procedure.

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