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Chuang Wu1, Zubing Mei2, Zhenyi Wang3
1Shanghai Baoshan District Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai, 201999, China.
Heliyon
|January 15, 2025
Summary
Nonsurgical treatments for anal fistulas are being explored, focusing on bacterial inhibition and immune system modulation. These approaches may offer effective alternatives to traditional surgery for managing anal fistula conditions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Microbiology
Background:
- Cryptoglandular anal fistulas are traditionally treated surgically.
- Emerging evidence suggests conservative, non-surgical interventions may be viable.
- This review reevaluates conventional surgical approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nonsurgical treatment potential for anal fistulas.
- To investigate bacterial inhibition and immunomodulation strategies.
- To discuss alternative, noninvasive management options.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review.
- Database searches including Medline, EMBASE, PubMed, and Cochrane Library.
- Analysis of current research on anal fistula treatment.
Main Results:
- Targeting anaerobic environments in fistulas is crucial.
- Eradicating bacteria and by-products shows promise.
- Immunomodulatory strategies offer potential for nonsurgical management.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacological research is advancing non-surgical options.
- Noninvasive management of anal fistulas is increasingly feasible.
- Further research into alternative treatments is warranted.
