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Treatment of fistula-in-ano in infants with a seton

Taro Ikeda1, Mikiya Inoue, Kiminobu Sugitou

  • 1Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan. taroi@med.nihon-u.ac.jp

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|June 15, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Anal fistulas in infants are common. The seton method offers a promising treatment for cases resistant to conventional therapies, achieving good outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Anal fistula is a frequent condition in infants.
  • Conventional treatments are effective for many, but some cases present challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the seton method for treating anal fistulas in infants.
  • To report successful outcomes in challenging pediatric cases.

Main Methods:

  • The seton technique was applied to infants diagnosed with anal fistula.
  • Patient outcomes were monitored following the procedure.

Main Results:

  • The seton method demonstrated positive results in the treatment of infant anal fistulas.
  • This approach was effective in cases that did not respond to standard treatments.

Conclusions:

  • The seton method is a viable and effective treatment option for infant anal fistulas.
  • It offers a successful alternative for complex or refractory cases.

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