Anal fistula. Past and present

• Published in: Saudi medical journal Vol. 35; no. 9; pp. 937 - 944
• Main Author: Zubaidi, Ahmad M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Saudi Arabia 01.09.2014
• Subjects: Humans; Rectal Fistula - classification; Rectal Fistula - diagnostic imaging; Rectal Fistula - surgery; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Anal fistula is a common benign condition that typically describes a miscommunication between the anorectum and the perianal skin, which may present de novo, or develop after acute anorectal abscess. Athough anal fistulae are benign, the condition can still negatively influence a patient's qual...