Enhancing surgical precision: unveiling the impact of preoperative colonoscopy in anal fistula patients

Abstract Background Anal fistula is a common benign anorectal disease that often requires surgical intervention for effective treatment. In recent years, preoperative colonoscopy as a diagnostic tool in patients with anal fistula has garnered increasing attention due to its potential clinical applic...

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Main Authors: Shumin Xu, Luo Zhang, Zhi Li, Kaiping Wang, Fang Liu, Bo Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-023-03066-x