Operative management of cryptoglandular anal fistulas > 의학

Fistulotomy — Fistulotomy involves laying open the fistula tract in its entirety. It is an effective treatment for simple anal fistulas that results in healing in over 90 percent of patients [20,21]. It is critical to assess all patients' incontinence score prior to fistulotomy. In patients with preexisting incontinence, fistulotomy is contraindicated in all situations