Cutting Edge Access: Needle Knife Fistulotomy for Difficult Biliary Cannulation. [PDF]
Curr Gastroenterol RepPURPOSE OF REVIEW: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is an advanced endoscopic procedure used mainly for the purpose of biliary intervention. During an ERCP a duodenoscope is used to assess the ampulla of Vater to inject contrast medium into
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Calprotectin levels in Crohn's perianal fistula scraping are associated with fistula outcomes after surgical closure. [PDF]
Colorectal DisAbstract Background and Aims So far, there are no diagnostic tools to identify Crohn's disease (CD) patients at risk of failure or recurrence after perianal fistula closure surgery. This study aims to analyse if fistula scrapings calprotectin levels in CD patients undergoing surgical fistula closure can be predictive of postoperative outcomes.
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Novel applications of biomaterials in the management of parastomal hernia and anal fistula [PDF]
, 2010 MD (res)The aim of this thesis was to explore novel applications for both traditional and contemporary biomaterials in the management of parastomal hernia and anal fistula.
Hammond, Toby Mark
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Low lying fistula-in-ano - fistulotomy or fistulectomy [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Fistula-in-ano is very common benign anal condition in day to day surgical practice which is treatable. The treatment is challenging even for an experienced surgeons due to its chronic and recurring nature.
Abhineet Gupta +2 more
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Does Treatment of Fistula-in-Ano by Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Offer any Advantage over Standard Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy? [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018 Introduction: Standard surgical treatment of trans-sphincteric fistulae by fistulectomy or fistulotomy has a morbidity of leaving a large perianal wound which needs prolonged care and has risk of incontinence and recurrence.
Pallavi V Ayyar, Satish B Dharap
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Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) Procedure Versus Fistulotomy for the Management of Trans-sphincteric Anal Fistulas [PDF]
Zagazig University Medical JournalBackground: Trans-sphincteric perianal fistulas is a surgical challenge due to their complex anatomy and the potential risk of compromising sphincter function.
Samir Mohamed +2 more
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Letter to the Editor on article: "Study on Comparative Analysis on Fistulotomy and Fistulectomy in the Management of Low Anal Fistula" [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2023 Iread with great interest the publication entitled “Comparative Analysis of Fistulotomy and Fistulectomy in Managing Low Anal Fistulas” by Mohammad Shahbaz et al.
Ali Reza Safarpour
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Recurrence Rates and Fecal Incontinence after Fistulotomy or Fistulectomy
Indian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery, 2018 Background In spite of the availability of various treatments for fistula-in-ano, consensus cannot be reached as to the best form of treatment with regards to recurrence and incontinence.
Qaidzohar Kanchwala +2 more
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Gastroenterology Insights, 2023 Background: Interventional inflammatory bowel disease (IIBD) therapies can play a key role in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) related stricture/fistula/abscess deferring or avoiding invasive surgery.
Partha Pal +6 more
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Combined Fistulotomy and Contralateral Anal Internal Sphincterotomy for Recurrent and Complex Anal Fistula to Prevent Recurrence [PDF]
Annals of Coloproctology, 2020 The ideal intervention in the treatment of perianal fistula prevents the onset of infection to speed healing and prevent fistula recurrence while maintaining the function of the anal sphincter.
Adeodatus Yuda Handaya +1 more
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