Introduction and Aim: LIFT technique is the novel modified approach through the intersphincteric plane for the treatment of fistula-in-ano. This work aimed to secure closure of the internal opening and removal of infected cryptoglandular tissue through the intersphincteric approach. Methods: This was a prospective, observational study. The study was performed on patients with perianal fistula who were admitted to General Surgery Assiut University Hospital. All the included patients were subjected to: Complete history taking including age, gender, Fistulogram and MRI. Results: The study included 30 patients with fistula in ano, 83.3% (n=25) were males and 16.7 % (n=5) were females. The mean age was 36.53±11.52 (Range 22:66). Types of fistula-in-ano were low trans-sphincteric type (n = 15) and high trans-sphincteric and supra-sphincteric type (n = 15). The lift technique was done in the entire study group. There was no change of the continence status in all patients. Four cases developed postoperative complications in the form of abscess or recurrence. All cases with recurrence occurred with high fistula. Conclusion: The LIFT technique is simple, less invasive methods for treatment of fistula-in-ano with no major complications.
Makhlouf, G., & Korany, M. (2013). LIFT TECHNIQUE FOR FISTULA-IN-ANO. The Egyptian Journal of Surgery, 32(1), 32-36. doi: 10.21608/ejsur.2013.366753
MLA
Gamal Makhlouf; Mohammed Korany. "LIFT TECHNIQUE FOR FISTULA-IN-ANO", The Egyptian Journal of Surgery, 32, 1, 2013, 32-36. doi: 10.21608/ejsur.2013.366753
HARVARD
Makhlouf, G., Korany, M. (2013). 'LIFT TECHNIQUE FOR FISTULA-IN-ANO', The Egyptian Journal of Surgery, 32(1), pp. 32-36. doi: 10.21608/ejsur.2013.366753
VANCOUVER
Makhlouf, G., Korany, M. LIFT TECHNIQUE FOR FISTULA-IN-ANO. The Egyptian Journal of Surgery, 2013; 32(1): 32-36. doi: 10.21608/ejsur.2013.366753
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