title: A new non-operative approach to fistula in ano.
abstract: The results of a new out-patient approach to fistula in ano are presented. The technique involved passing a multi-strand stainless steel wire through the fistulous tract and has been used in 56 patients with low fistulae as well as high horseshoe anal fistulae. Recurrence was seen in only 2 patients and none of the patients experienced temporary or permanent incontinence of flatus or faeces.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Misra
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Kapur
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D013193:Stainless Steel
chemical_list: D013193:Stainless Steel