title: Controversies in fistula in ano.
abstract: Managing a complex fistula in ano can be a daunting task for most surgeons; largely due to the two major dreaded complications-recurrence & fecal incontinence. It is important to understand the anatomy of the anal sphincters & the aetiopathological process of the disease to provide better patient care. There are quite a few controversies associated with fistula in ano & its management, which compound the difficulty in treating fistula in ano. This article attempts to clear some of those major controversies.
authors.affiliation: Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, India ; Nova Specialty Center, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Parvez
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sheikh
keywords: Anal fistula; Fistula in ano