These researchers reported similarly high healing rates (of 80–87%) for complex anal fistulas of either cryptoglandular or Crohn's disease origin after a mean follow-up of 12 months. 2,3,4 In my ...

In the second section of the algorithm (“secondary evaluation and management”), the researchers recommend urgent transcutaneous or open-surgical ... a pyriform sinus fistula; infection of ...

Obstetric fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment. It leaves women and ...

and what the current assessment of their fistula disease is." Khan noted that the emergency surgery rates refer to a combination of laparoscopic and open surgery. "I think this speaks to the ...