Comparison of an anal fistula plug and mucosa advancement flap for complex anal fistulas: a meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 86 (12) ◽  
pp. 978-982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yansong Xu ◽  
Weizhong Tang
Keyword(s):  
Anal Fistula ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Advancement Flap ◽  
Anal Fistulas ◽  
Fistula Plug ◽  
Anal Fistula Plug ◽  
Complex Anal Fistulas

A Tale of Two (Anal Fistula) Plugs: Is there a Difference in Short-Term Outcomes?

2010 ◽  
Vol 76 (10) ◽  
pp. 1150-1153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Buchberg ◽  
Hossein Masoomi ◽  
John Choi ◽  
Herlinda Bergman ◽  
Steven Mills ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Anal Fistula ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Minimal Risk ◽  
Anal Fistulas ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Fistula Plug ◽  
Anal Fistula Plug ◽  
Procedural Success ◽  
Complex Anal Fistulas

Treatment of complex anal fistulas presents an ongoing challenge to colorectal surgeons. The anal fistula plug is an attractive definitive option due to its minimal risk of incontinence, simple design, and easy application. Our objective was to compare the Cook Surgisis® AFP™ plug and the newer Gore Bio-A® plug in the management of complex anal fistulas. A retrospective chart review of patients treated with Cook and Gore fistula plugs between August 2007 and December 2009 was performed. Success was defined as closure of all external openings and absence of drainage and abscess formation. Twelve Cook patients underwent 16 plug insertions and 10 Gore patients underwent 11 plug insertions. The overall procedural success rate in the Gore group was 54.5 per cent (6 of 11) versus 12.5 per cent (2 of 16) in the Cook group. The reasons for failure were unknown in the majority of patients and plug dislodgement in two patients. Our short-term results with the Gore fistula plug suggest a higher procedural success rate in comparison to the Cook plug. Patients should be cautioned regarding potentially high failure rates; however, longer follow-up and a larger patient population are needed to confirm significant differences in fistula plug efficacy.

Surgical Treatment of Complex Anal Fistulas with the Anal Fistula Plug: A Prospective, Multicenter Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 52 (9) ◽  
pp. 1578-1583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thilo Schwandner ◽  
Michael H. Roblick ◽  
Walter Kierer ◽  
Armand Brom ◽  
Winfried Padberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Anal Fistula ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Anal Fistulas ◽  
Prospective Multicenter Study ◽  
Fistula Plug ◽  
Anal Fistula Plug ◽  
Complex Anal Fistulas

Anal fistula plug and fibrin glue versus conventional treatment in repair of complex anal fistulas

2009 ◽  
Vol 197 (5) ◽  
pp. 604-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wiley Chung ◽  
Pooya Kazemi ◽  
David Ko ◽  
Clare Sun ◽  
Carl J. Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fibrin Glue ◽  
Anal Fistula ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Anal Fistulas ◽  
Fistula Plug ◽  
Anal Fistula Plug ◽  
Complex Anal Fistulas

scholarly journals Long-Term Clinical Results of Use of an Anal Fistula Plug for Treatment of Low Trans-Sphincteric Anal Fistulas

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Tao ◽  
Yi Zheng ◽  
Jia Gang Han ◽  
Zhen Jun Wang ◽  
Jin Jie Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anal Fistula ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Anal Fistulas ◽  
Fistula Plug ◽  
Anal Fistula Plug
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