2003Chinese Journal of Modern Operative SurgeryRequires access

Seton Drainage and Lay-open Fistulotomy in the Treatment of High Complex Anal Fistula

Hao Liu

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Objective To evaluate a new technique in the treatment of high complex anal fistula. Methods Seton and Lay-open fistulotomy was applied in 76 cases of high complex anal fistula. Results All cases were cured within 30 days. Followed up for 2~3 years, one case relapsed, and no complications were found, such as anal deformation, cutaneous defect, large anal cicatrice, fecal incontinence or anal stricture. The long term cure rate was 98.7%. Conclusion Seton and Lay-open fistulotomy was effective for the treatment of high complex anal fistula.

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Objective To evaluate a new technique in the treatment of high complex anal fistula. Methods Seton and Lay-open fistulotomy was applied in 76 cases of high complex anal fistula. Results All cases were cured within 30 days. Followed up for 2~3 years, one case relapsed, and no complications were found, such as anal deformation, cutaneous defect, large anal cicatrice, fecal incontinence or anal stricture. The long term cure rate was 98.7%. Conclusion Seton and Lay-open fistulotomy was effective for the treatment of high complex anal fistula.

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Objective To evaluate a new technique in the treatment of high complex anal fistula. Methods Seton and Lay-open fistulotomy was applied in 76 cases of high complex anal fistula. Results All cases were cured within 30 days. Followed up for 2~3 years, one case relapsed, and no complications were found, such as anal deformation, cutaneous defect, large anal cicatrice, fecal incontinence or anal stricture. The long term cure rate was 98.7%. Conclusion Seton and Lay-open fistulotomy was effective for the treatment of high complex anal fistula.

Key concepts: Fistulotomy, Anal fistula, Medicine, Surgery, Fistula, Fecal incontinence, Cure rate

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