Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) for the Treatment of Anal Fistula: A Prospective Observational Study

Background The ligation of intersphincteric fistula fract (LIFT) technique avoids postoperative anal continence disturbances and preserves quality of life. Methods A total of 70 patients with anal fistula (AF) were treated in the Day Surgery Unit. The LIFT technique was the primary treatm...

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Main Authors: L.A. Hidalgo-Grau, N. Ruiz-Edo, O. Estrada-Ferrer, E.M. García-Torralbo, M. del Bas-Rubia, P. Clos-Ferrero, E. Bombuy-Giménez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1764195