title: Radio frequency fistulotomy--novel modification of the conventional technique in low anal fistula.
abstract: A novel technique of radio frequency surgery for day care treatment of fistula-in-ano was used on 232 patients over 3 years. This method as compared with the classical fistulectomy is rapid with minimal blood loss and good healing. Return to work was in 3 - 5 days and recurrence rate was 1.5%.
authors.affiliation: Gupta Nursing Home, Laxminagar, Nagpur, India. drpjg_ngp@sancharnet.in
authors.forename: Pravin J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Gupta
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D014945:Wound Healing