Efficacy of Anal Fistula Plug in Closure of Cryptoglandular Fistulas: Long-Term Follow-Up

2006288 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Bradley J. Champagne

Lynn M. O'Connor · Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates

Martha A. Ferguson · Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates

Guy R. Orangio · Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates

Marion Schertzer · Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates

David N. Armstrong · Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates

Abstract

Long-term closure of cryptoglandular anorectal fistula tracts using Surgisis anal fistula plug is safe and successful in 83 percent of patients and 85 percent of tracts.

Topics & Keywords

Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Pelvic floor disorders treatments Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 49, Issue 12, pp. 1817-1821

DOI: 10.1007/s10350-006-0755-3

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