title: Fistulotomy and marsupialisation for simple fistula-in-ano.
abstract: Nineteen consecutive cases of simple fistula-in-ano treated with fistulotomy and marsupialisation were retrospectively reviewed. Fourteen cases were simple intersphincteric and the remaining 5 cases were uncomplicated transphincteric fistulae. The cases were followed up for between 3 to 10 months (mean 6.9 months). There were no reports of bowel incontinence or recurrence of fistula. The advantages of this 'tissue conserving' procedure are discussed in the paper.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery Unit I, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: C Y
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Yang
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*