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Is simple fistula-in-ano simple?

Y P Sangwan1, L Rosen, R D Riether

  • 1Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|September 1, 1994
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Many "simple" anal fistulas are not straightforward. Recurrence rates highlight the need to identify all primary and secondary tracks for successful fistula-in-ano treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Anorectal Diseases

Background:

  • Fistula-in-ano, a common anorectal condition, is often classified by its complexity.
  • The outcomes of "simple" fistula-in-ano cases are debated, particularly regarding surgical success rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the treatment outcomes of "simple" fistulas-in-ano.
  • To determine if these cases consistently have a favorable prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 461 patients with simple anal fistulas treated between 1985 and 1991.
  • Exclusion of complex fistula types and those associated with inflammatory bowel disease.

Main Results:

  • A recurrence rate of 6.5% (30 patients) was observed.
  • Common causes for recurrence included missed internal openings (53.3%) and missed secondary tracks (20%).

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Conclusions:

  • "Simple" fistulas-in-ano may have complex underlying anatomy, including non-obvious primary openings or secondary tracks.
  • These complexities can lead to treatment failure and recurrence, challenging the "simple" classification.