A Comparative Study between Laser and Ligation as Sphincter Preserving Techniques in the Management of Intersphincteric Perianal Fistula

Volume 20 No 8 (2022)

Mahmoud AbdouYassin, Wesam Mohammad Amr, Hatem Mohammad and Mahmoud SobhiAbdultawwab

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.8.NQ44423

Abstract

In general surgery, recurrence of perianal fistula and anal incontinence are fearful morbidities of surgeons. The incidence of recurrence, anal incontinence and postoperative pain was high with old techniques. Fistula tract Laser Closure (FiLaC) and Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) are feasible and safe techniques with low postoperative pain and minimal incontinence.

Keywords

Fistula tract laser closure; Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract; Perianal fistula

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