How to deal with complex anal fistula in an immunosuppressed patient

We describe a practical approach to the management of complex anal fistula in an immunocompromised patient. We define our treatment motifs: to close the internal opening, maintain external drainage until internal opening and tract healed; minimize sphincter damage. We hope other authors can build on...

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Veröffentlicht in:ANZ journal of surgery 2020-09, Vol.90 (9), p.1764-1765
Hauptverfasser: De Robles, Marie S., Winn, Robert D. R.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We describe a practical approach to the management of complex anal fistula in an immunocompromised patient. We define our treatment motifs: to close the internal opening, maintain external drainage until internal opening and tract healed; minimize sphincter damage. We hope other authors can build on this case technique to improve fistula surgery outcomes.
ISSN:1445-1433
1445-2197
DOI:10.1111/ans.16059