Systematic review and meta‐analysis of endorectal advancement flap and ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract for cryptoglandular and Crohn's high perianal fistulas

Background High perianal fistulas require sphincter‐preserving surgery because of the risk of faecal incontinence. The ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure preserves anal sphincter function and is an alternative to the endorectal advancement flap (AF). The aim of this stud...

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Main Authors: M. E. Stellingwerf, E. M. van Praag, P. J. Tozer, W. A. Bemelman, C. J. Buskens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2019-06-01
Series:BJS Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50129