Epidemiologic analysis of families with isolated anorectal malformations suggests high prevalence of autosomal dominant inheritance [PDF]
Background: Anorectal malformations (ARM) are rare abnormalities that occur in approximately 1 in 3000 live births with around 40% of patients presenting with isolated forms.
Dworschak, Gabriel C. +11 more
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Systematic review of efficacy of LIFT procedure in crpytoglandular fistula-in-ano
Background: fistula-in-ano is a common problem. Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) is a new addition to the list of operations available to deal with complex fistula-in-ano.
Jothi Murugesan +3 more
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Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous versus alternative flaps for perineal repair after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum in the era of laparoscopic surgery [PDF]
Aims: Plastic surgical reconstruction of the perineum is often required after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum. Options for this reconstruction include a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap, gluteal fasciocutaneous flap, and ...
Johnstone, Mark Scott
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Easy clip to treat anal fistula tracts: a word of caution [PDF]
International audienceBackground and aims: Closing the internal opening by a clip ovesco has been recently proposed for healing the fistula tract, but, to date, data on benefit are poorly analyzed.
B. Godart +8 more
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Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT): a novel sphincter-saving procedure for treating complex anal fistulas [PDF]
Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) is a novel minimally invasive and sphincter-saving technique for treating complex fistulas. The aim of this report is to describe the procedural steps and preliminary results of VAAFT.Karl Storz Video Equipment is used.
Meinero, P., Mori, L.
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Developing a core outcome set for fistulising perianal Crohn's disease [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Lack of standardised outcomes hampers effective analysis and comparison of data when comparing treatments in fistulising perianal Crohn's disease (pCD). Development of a standardised set of outcomes would resolve these issues.
Abdul, R +133 more
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Platelet-rich fibrin matrix as treatment for complex anal fistulae: A 3-year experience at a tertiary centre. [PDF]
Abstract Aim Treatment of complex anal fistulae remains a significant challenge for physicians and patients. A sphincter‐preserving technique with bioactive platelet‐rich fibrin matrix is one option. This three‐year study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of bioactive platelet‐rich fibrin matrix in treating complex anal fistulae. Method This retrospective
Lusilla Lopez A +4 more
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Surgical Management of Fistulating Perianal Crohn's Disease - A UK Survey. [PDF]
AIM: Around one-third of patients with Crohn's disease are affected by Crohn's fistula-in-ano (pCD). It typically follows a chronic course and patients undergo long-term medical and surgical therapy.
Alabiso +31 more
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Acharya Sushruta has mentioned Bhagandara (~fistula-in-ano) under Ashtamahagada (~eight conditions that are difficult to manage) on looking to its poor prognosis.
Khusboo Faridi +3 more
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Phase II trial of preoperative radiochemotherapy with concurrent bevacizumab, capecitabine and oxaliplatin in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer [PDF]
Background: Preoperative radiochemotherapy (RCT) with 5-FU or capecitabine is the standard of care for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Preoperative RCT achieves pathological complete response rates (pCR) of 10-15%.
Arnold, Dirk +9 more
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