A systematic review of new treatments for cryptoglandular fistula in ano

• Published in: The surgeon (Edinburgh) Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 30 - 39
• Main Authors: Narang, Sunil K, Keogh, Kenneth, Alam, Nasra N, Pathak, Samir, Daniels, Ian R, Smart, Neil J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2017
• Subjects: Acellular human dermal matrix; Anal fistula; Comfort drain; FiLAC; Fistula clip closure; Humans; Laser Ablation; Novel technique; Permacol; Platelet rich plasma; Rectal Fistula - pathology; Rectal Fistula - surgery; Self-locking cable tie; Stem cells; Surgery; Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT); Laser Ablation; FiLAC; Acellular human dermal matrix; Anal fistula; Permacol; Fistula clip closure; Stem cells; Self-locking cable tie; Platelet rich plasma; Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT); Novel technique; Comfort drain

Abstract Aim In 2007 the ACPGBI published a position statement on the management of cryptoglandular fistula in ano. Over the last seven years a number of new treatments have been developed and the aim of this systematic review was to assess their effectiveness. Method A systematic review of all Engl...