The Use of Seton as a Bridge to Definitive Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Procedure for Fistula-in-ano: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

The Use of Seton as a Bridge to Definitive Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Procedure for Fistula-in-ano: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background There is still controversy over the usefulness of seton placement prior to the ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) surgery in the management of anal fistula. Objective To evaluate the impact of preoperative seton placement on the outcomes of LIFT surgery for t...

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Main Authors: Carlos Placer-Galán, Jose Mª Enriquez-Navascués, Tania Pastor-Bonel, Ignacio Aguirre-Allende, Yolanda Saralegui-Ansorena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
Subjects:
anal fistula
seton
lift
intersphincteric
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1730039

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