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Fistula-in-ano is usually simple to manage surgically

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Our experience in the surgical management of 115 patients with fistula-in-ano treated over 14 years was reviewed retrospectively. The incidence of previous anorectal infection was 69%. After treatment eight patients (7%) developed a recurrence of the fistula and five (4%) experienced some complication directly resulting from surgical treatment. One patient died of pulmonary embolism following an operation for recurrence. Most of the patients (75%) had a successful outcome of a minor surgical procedure.

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  1. General Hospital, Birmingham, UK

    P. J. Shouler, R. P. Grimley, M. R. B. Keighley & J. Alexander-Williams

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Shouler, P.J., Grimley, R.P., Keighley, M.R.B. et al. Fistula-in-ano is usually simple to manage surgically. Int J Colorect Dis 1, 113–115 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01648418

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