title: Rubber band seton in the management of abscess-anal fistula.
abstract: An elastic seton has been used in more than 35 patients in the surgical management of anterior abscess-anal fistula and anterolateral anal fistula in women. Elastic setons are applicalbe in the treatment of other complicated abscess-anal fistulas. The advantage of this method is the good functional result, with a minimal deformity of the anus. The treatment can be administered with a minimal number of hospital days or, in some instances, on an outpatient basis.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012408:Rubber; D013523:Surgical Equipment
chemical_list: D012408:Rubber