title: Is modern management of fistula-in-ano acceptable?
abstract: Fistula-in-ano has been managed by a number of techniques and there remains no consensus on the most appropriate management for all patients. The mainstay of any treatment balances the need to control sepsis vs the risk of potential incontinence post-intervention. Management should focus on the primary source of sepsis.
authors.affiliation: General Surgical Registrar in the Department of Surgery, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool.
authors.forename: Frances
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Oldfield
authors.affiliation: Core Surgical Trainee in the Department of Surgery, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool.
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gilbert
authors.affiliation: Consultant Colorectal Surgeon in the Department of Surgery, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool L9 7AL.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Skaife
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D002425:Cautery; D019468:Disease Management; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D059351:Organ Sparing Treatments; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive