Loose combined cutting seton for patients with high intersphincteric fistula: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Achieving a complete cure while maintaining continence constitutes a considerable challenge in the treatment of patients with high anal fistula. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of loose combined cutting seton (LCCS) for treating patients with high intersphincteric fistula.

Methods

Consecutive patients with high intersphincteric fistula who underwent LCCS were retrospectively enrolled. Patient data including demographics, medical history, comorbidities, details of the fistula, operative procedure, and prognosis were collected. Postoperative pain was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS), which ranged from 0 (no pain) to 10 (extremely severe pain). The severity of fecal incontinence was assessed using the Wexner Continence Grading Scale, with a t

SUBMITTER: Zheng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7607110 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature