A magnetic resonance imaging-based decision-making tool for predicting complex anal fistulas healing in the early postoperative period

Abstract Background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has excellent accuracy in diagnosing preoperative lesions before anal fistula surgery. However, MRI is not good in identifying early recurrent lesions and effective methods for quantitative assessment of fistula healing are still warranted. This r...

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Main Authors: Hao Xu, Guo-Zhong Xiao, Yi-Hui Zheng, Yuan-Ji Fu, Sheng-Lan Zhong, Dong-Lin Ren, Wen-Ru Li, Hong-Cheng Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-023-02963-5