title: Setons in the surgical management of fistula in ano.
abstract: Seton techniques have been used in the successful management of fistula in ano for thousands of years. In particular, the cutting seton is useful for complex high anal fistula, and drainage setons may have a significant role in the treatment of sepsis related to Crohn's disease and in immunocompromised patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Coloproctology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: McCourtney
authors.forename: I G
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: Finlay
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures / Q000266:history