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. 2024 Jan 2:17:40-43.
doi: 10.1016/j.sopen.2023.12.005. eCollection 2024 Jan.

Contemporary management of anorectal fistula

Hyung Chan Kim  1 , Vlad V Simianu  1   2
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Contemporary management of anorectal fistula

Hyung Chan Kim et al. Surg Open Sci. .

Abstract

Anorectal fistula is a common, chronic condition, and is primarily managed surgically. Herein, we provide a contemporary review of the relevant etiology and anatomy anorectal fistula, treatment recommendations that summarize relevant outcomes and alternative considerations, in particular when to refer to a fistula expert.

Keywords: Anorectal fistula; Fistulotomy; Seton; crohn's disease.

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Conflict of interest statement

Vlad Simianu MD has received consulting fees from C-Sats, Inc., serves on the advisory board of BD Surgical, and has previously received educational travel support from Intuitive Surgical, Inc. The remaining authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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Types of anorectal fistulas, their anatomy, prevalence, treatment options and success rates. Cross-sectional images credits belong to The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 4th edition [4].
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