Can the external anal sphincter be preserved in the treatment of trans-sphincteric fistula-in-ano?

A method of preserving the external anal sphincter in the treatment of complex trans-sphincteric fistula-in-ano is described. Cure without division of the external sphincter was possible in 44% of cases. Disturbances of continence, common after conventional fistula surgery, appeared to be reduced in...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of colorectal disease 1989-12, Vol.4 (4), p.247-250
Hauptverfasser:	THOMSON, J. P. S, ROSS, A. H. M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anal Canal - surgery Biological and medical sciences Fecal Incontinence - prevention & control Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Medical sciences Other diseases. Semiology Postoperative Complications - prevention & control Rectal Fistula - surgery Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
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Zusammenfassung:	A method of preserving the external anal sphincter in the treatment of complex trans-sphincteric fistula-in-ano is described. Cure without division of the external sphincter was possible in 44% of cases. Disturbances of continence, common after conventional fistula surgery, appeared to be reduced in those patients whose external sphincter remains intact.
ISSN:	0179-1958 1432-1262
DOI:	10.1007/BF01644991