Fistulotomy and marsupialisation for simple fistula-in-ano.
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.
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Department of Surgery Unit I, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*