scholarly journals INTERESFINCTERIAL LIGATION OF FISTULA TRACT (LIFT) FOR PATIENTS WITH ANAL FISTULAS: A BRAZILIAN BI-INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Author(s):  
Sérgio Eduardo Alonso ARAÚJO ◽  
Marcelli Tainah MARCANTE ◽  
Carlos Ramon Siveira MENDES ◽  
Alexandre Bruno BERTONCINI ◽  
Victor Edmond SEID ◽  
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ABSTRACT Background : The best treatment for anal fistula should extirpate infection and promote healing of the tract, whilst preserving the anal sphincter complex and full continence. Aim: To analyze the success rate after a modified technique for ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) for patients with anal fistulas. Methods: A prospective (observational cohort study) Brazilian bi-institutional experience with a modified (ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract without excision) LIFT technique was undertaken. A clinical database was settled for the following variables: age, gender, BMI, comorbidities, distance between external orifice and the anus, previous fistula surgery, type of fistula, operative time, intra- and postoperative complications, duration of follow-up, and success rate. Results: Between November 2015 and January 2017, 38 patients with transsphincteric fistulas were operated on using the modified LIFT procedure. Seventeen (44.7%) were men. Median age was 41 (18-67) years. Median BMI was 26.4 (22-38) kg/m2. Five (13.2%) had undergone previous surgery. The fistula was transsphincteric in all cases. Median follow-up was 32 (range, 14-56) weeks. Success was observed in 30 (79%) patients. Conclusions: The LIFT technique without excision of the fistula tract proved to be safe and effective for transsphincteric anal fistulas.

2015 ◽  
Vol 86 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Romaniszyn ◽  
Piotr Julian Walega ◽  
Wojciech Nowak

AbstractLigation of intersphincteric fistula tract in treatment of anal fistulas (LIFT) is being said to have satisfactory results in short and long follow up, with low risk of complications. This study was designed to evaluate the results in patients with complex and recurrent fistulas in comparison with simple transsphincteric anal fistulas.was to present a single-center experience in LIFT procedure in treatment of both simple and complex anal fistulas, including recurrent fistulas, in comparison with a review of current literature.A series of 17 patients were qualified to LIFT procedure. 5 patients were treated for simple transsphincteric, 6 for complex fistulas, 6 with fistulas recurrent after fistulotomy. Median age was 47, most of the patients were male (16/17). Mean follow up was 11 months.Mean operating time was 55 minutes counting from surgical site disinfection to final dressing of the wound. Of the 17 patients the overall success rate was 53%. As expected, best results were achieved in patients with simple fistulas (80% success rate), then complex (50%), and recurrent fistulas (only 33%). There were no early nor late complications of the surgery.As expected, in simple transsphincteric fistulas the results were satisfactory, taking into account low complication rate. Complex and recurrent fistulas seem to be risk factors of LIFT failure. The results are consistent with data published by other authors, based on the review of the current literature, and it seems there is still room for improvement, so further research is required.


Author(s):  
Ke WEN ◽  
Yun-Fei GU ◽  
Xue-Liang SUN ◽  
Xiao-Peng WANG ◽  
Shuai YAN ◽  
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ABSTRACT Background: It is important but difficult to treat complex fistula-in-ano due to the high recurrent rate and following incontinence. Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT), a novel surgical procedure with the advantage of avoiding anal incontinence, has a variable success rate of 57-94.4 %. Aim: To evaluate the long-term outcomes of modified LIFT operative procedure - ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract - to treat complex fistula-in-ano. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 62 cases of complex fistula-in-ano. The group was treated with the modified approach of LIFT (curved incision was made in the anal canal skin; purse-string suture was performed around the fistula; the residual fistulas were removed in a tunnel-based way) and had a follow-up time of more than one year. Patient´s preoperative general condition, postoperative efficacy and their anal function were compared. Results: The median age of the participants was 34, and 43 (69.4%) cases were male. Forty-one (66.1%) cases were of high transsphincteric fistula, four (6.5%) cases of high intrasphincter fistula, and 17 (27.4%) cases of anterior anal fistula in female. The median follow-up duration was 24.5 (range, 12-51) months. The success rate in the end of follow-up was 83.9% (52/62). The anorectal pressure and Cleveland Clinic Florida Fecal Incontinence (CCF-FI) evaluated three months before and after the operation did not find apparent changes. Conclusions: Compared with LIFT, the modified LIFT remarkably reduces postoperative failure and the recurrence rate of complex fistula with acceptable long-term outcomes.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Yansong Xu ◽  
Weizhong Tang

Since 2007, ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) for the management of anal fistula was all introduced with initial success and excitement. It remains controversial which surgical procedure is suitable for transsphincteric fistula, especially to complex anal fistula. This retrospective study was designed to evaluate the results in patients with recurrent anal fistula by LIFT. A retrospective study of 55 complex fistula patients who underwent LIFT procedure in a single medical center was analyzed. Patients and fistula characteristics, complications, and recurrences were reviewed. All 55 patients underwent the procedure with a median follow-up of 16 months. Median operative time was 44 (range 23–88) minutes. Of the 55 patients, 33 (60%) healed completely and did not require any further surgical treatment at end of follow-up. Twenty-two (40%) recurrences and six complications were observed. Compared with patients who had undergone more than two surgical procedures, LIFT was more suitable for patients who had undergone one to two surgical procedures, and significant difference was observed in number of operations before LIFT (p=0.002). Clinicians can consider the use of LIFT for the treatment of recurrent anal fistulas. A larger number of patients and prospective study are needed to be performed.


Author(s):  
Sergio Danilo Tanahara TOMIYOSHI ◽  
Carlos Henrique Marques DOS SANTOS

BACKGROUND: The abscesses and anal fistulas represent about 70% of perianal suppuration, with an estimated incidence of 1/10000 inhabitants per year and representing 5% of queries in coloproctology. AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of the interesphincteric ligation technique of the fistulous tract in the treatment of anal fistula. METHODS: The records of eight patients who underwent this technique, evaluating age, gender and presence of incontinence were studied. Was named technical first-step the passage of cotton thread to promote the correct individualization of the fistula and, as the second, the surgical procedure. RESULTS: Two patients were men and eight women. The mean age was 42.8 years. Of these, seven (87.5%) had complete healing of the fistula; six were cured only with this procedure and one required additional operation with simple fistulotomy. Only one patient developed fecal incontinence which was documented by anorectal manometry. There were no deaths in this series. CONCLUSION: The interesphincteric ligation technique of the fistulous tract proved to be effective for the treatment of anal fistula and should not be discouraged despite the occurrence of eventual fecal incontinence.


2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Schiano di Visconte ◽  
Andrea Braini ◽  
Luana Moras ◽  
Luigi Brusciano ◽  
Ludovico Docimo ◽  
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Background. Permacol paste injection is a novel treatment approach for complex cryptoglandular anal fistulas. This study was performed to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of treatment with Permacol paste for complex cryptoglandular fistulas. Methods. Patients with primary or recurrent complex cryptoglandular anal fistulas treated with Permacol paste from 2014 to 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Results. A total of 46 patients (median age, 41.3 years; 21 female) underwent Permacol paste injection; 20 patients (43%) had previously undergone failed fistula surgery. The patients had experienced anal fistula-related symptoms for a median of 10 weeks (range, 3-50 weeks). All patients had a draining seton in situ for a median of 10 weeks (range, 4-46 weeks). The median follow-up time was 24 months (range, 1-25 months). At the 1-month follow-up, 2 patients had paste extrusion and 2 had anal abscesses. The mean preoperative Continence Grading Scale score was 1.10 ± 1.40, and that at 3 months postoperatively was 1.13 ± 1.39 ( P = .322). There was a significant difference in the preoperative and the 1- and 3-month postoperative pain scores ( P < .001). At the 24-month follow-up, the healing rate was 50% (n = 23). A total of 19 patients (41%) with a recurrent fistula after failed Permacol paste injection required additional operative procedures. The satisfaction rate at the 2-year follow-up was 65%. Conclusion. Permacol paste injection is minimally invasive and technically easy to perform. It can be considered as a viable and reasonable option for the treatment of complex cryptoglandular anal fistulas in patients with fecal continence disorders.


2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-102
Author(s):  
V.V. Homochkin ◽  
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S.S. Maskin ◽  
N.V. Homochkina ◽  
YU.V. Perov ◽  
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2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 120-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oswens S.H. Lo ◽  
Rockson Wei ◽  
Dominic C.C. Foo ◽  
W.L. Law

2016 ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
A. Yu. Titov ◽  
I. V. Kostarev ◽  
I. S. Anosov ◽  
O. Yu. Fomenko

AIM. Ligation of intersphinctericfistllа tract (LIFT) is a new sphincter-preserving technique avoiding development of anal incontinence. The aim of the study is evaluation of effectiveness of this procedure. METHOD. From Jan 2013 to Dec 2015 40 patients with anal fistulae, exciting more than 30% of anal sphincter was included in the study. Male: 28 (70%), Female: 12 (30%). 29 (72,5%) cases were middle transsphincteric, 16 (22,5%) - deep transsphincteric and 2 (5%) was suprasphincteric. RESULTS. The median follow up was 16 months ((3-36) months). The healing rate was (72,5%). Recurrents developed in 5 (17,3%) patients with middle transsphincteric fistulae, 5 (55,6%) - with deep transsphincteric fistulae, and 1 (50%) with suprasphincteric fistulae. 4 patients developed an intersphincteric abscess. After excision of this fistulae healing occurred in all four cases. A second operation did not affect the function of anal continence. At follow-up there was no change in continence evaluated by Wexner score and anorectal manometry. CONCLUSION. LIFT has a high success rate in middle transsphinteric anal fistulae. Recurrence is related to deep portion fistulae or suprasphinteric fistula tract.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-87
Author(s):  
Igor Kryvoruchko ◽  
Tetiana Firsyk ◽  
Oleksandr Bozhko

COMPARISON OF MODIFIED METHOD OF LIGATION OF INTERSPHINCTERIC FISTULA TRACT (LIFT) AND STANDARD OPERATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH TRANSSPHINCTERIC RECTAL FISTULAS Kryvoruchko I.A. , Firsyk T.M.,.  Bozhko O. P. Background. The search for and development of new minimally invasive methods for the surgical treatment of anal fistulas is a relevant area of surgery. Such methods combine less traumatization and preservation of the sphincter’s complex. Employment of such methods for surgical treatment of anal fistulas reduced the time of stay of patients in the hospital and improved their quality of life. Subjects and methods. A retro- and prospective study involved 58 patients with uncomplicated transsphincteric anal fistulas. All patients were treated in the hospital from January 2014 to April 2019.  The patients were divided into two groups: the first group included 32 patients who were operated on according to the standard procedure using fistulotomy and Seton procedure; the second group consisted of 26 patients who were operated on using the modified LIFT method. Results. Most of these patients (72.4%) were men at the age of 42.536.79. The median of BMI was 25.7 kg/m2. There wasn’t mortality after operations. The median follow-up was 21 (6-48) weeks. In the first group there were 3 cases (9.3%) of anal sphincter insufficiency and 7 cases of recurrent fistulas (21.9%) at different times after surgery.  In the second group there were no anal sphincter failure following administration of the modified method LIFT, but there were 15.4% of recurrent anal fistulas. Conclusion. The proposed modified method of ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract is an effective method for the treatment of anal fistulas. The results obtained suggest that the developed method can be used to treat other types of anal fistulas.  Keywords: transsphincteric anal fistula, surgical treatment, LIFT technique, postoperative complications.   Резюме. ПОРІВНЯННЯ МОДИФІКОВАНОГО МЕТОДУ ЛІГАЦІЇ ІНТЕРСФІНКТЕРНОГО  ФІСТУЛЬНОГО ТРАКТУ (LIFT) ТА СТАНДАРТНИХ ОПЕРАЦІЙ У ХВОРИХ З ТРАНСФІНКТЕРНИМИ РЕКТАЛЬНИМИ СВИЩАМИ Криворучко I.A., Фірсик Т.М., Божко О. П. Вступ. Пошук та розробка нових малоінвазивних методів хірургічного лікування анальних свищів є актуальною областю хірургії. Такі методи поєднують меншу травматизацію і збереження сфінктерного комплексу прямої кишки. Застосовання таких методів хірургічного лікування анальних свищів скоротило час перебування хворих у стаціонарі і поліпшило їх якість життя. Об'єкт  і методи.  Ретро- і проспективне дослідження було проведено у 58 пацієнтів з неускладненими транссфінктерними анальними свищами. Всі пацієнти проходили лікування в лікарні з січня 2014 року по квітень 2019 року. Пацієнти були розділені на дві групи: перша група включала 32 пацієнтів, яких оперували за стандартною процедурою з використанням фістулотомії та процедури Сетона; другу групу склали 26 хворих, яких оперували за допомогою модифікованого нами способу лігування інтрасфінктерного фістульного тракту (LIFT). Результати. Більшість цих пацієнтів (72,4%) були чоловіками у віці 42,536,79  років.  Медіана ІМТ склала 25,7 кг/м2.  Після операцій летальних випадків не було. Медіана спостереження після операції склала 21 (6-48) тиждень. У першій групі ми отримали 3 випадки (9,3%) недостатності анального сфінктеру і у 7 випадках  рецидив свищів (21,9%) в різний час після операції. У другій групі після застосування модифікованого методу LIFT ми не отримали жодної недостатності анального сфінктеру, але у цих пацієнтів спостерігалося 15,4% рецидивів анальних свищів. Висновок. Запропонований модифікований спосіб лігування інтрасфінктерного фістульного тракту є ефективним методом лікування анальних свищів. Отримані результати свідчать про те, що розроблений метод може бути використаний для лікування інших видів анальних свищів. Ключові слова: транссфінктерні анальні свищі, хірургічне лікування, техніка LIFT, післяопераційні ускладнення.   Резюме. СРАВНЕНИЕ МОДИФИЦИРОВАННОГО МЕТОДА ЛИГАЦИИ ИНТЕРСФИНКТЕРНОГО ФИСТУЛЬНОГО ТРАКТА (LIFT) И СТАНДАРТНЫХ ОПЕРАЦИЙ У БОЛЬНЫХ С ТРАНСФИНКТЕРНИМЫ РЕКТАЛЬНЫМИ СВИЩАМИ Криворучко I.A., Фирсик Т.М., Божко А. П.  Введение. Поиск и разработка новых малоинвазивных методов хирургического лечения анальных свищей является актуальной проблемой хирургии. Такие методы сочетают в себе меньшую травматизацию и сохранение сфинктерного комплекса прямой кишки. Применение таких методов хирургического лечения анальных свищей сократило время пребывания больных в стационаре и улучшило их качество жизни. Объект и методы. Ретро- и проспективное исследование было проведено у 58 пациентов с неосложненными транссфинктерными анальными свищами. Все пациенты проходили лечение в больнице с января 2014 по апрель 2019 года. Пациенты были разделены на две группы: первая группа включала 32 пациентов, оперированных по стандартной процедуре с использованием фистулотомии и процедуры Сетона; вторую группу составили 26 больных, оперированных с помощью модифицированного нами способа лигирования интрасфинктерного фистульного тракта (LIFT). Результаты. Большинство этих пациентов (72,4%) были мужчинами в возрасте 42,536,79 лет. Медиана ИМТ составила 25,7 кг/м2. После операций летальных исходов не было. Медиана наблюдения после операции составила 21 (6-48) неделю. В первой группе мы получили 3 случая (9,3%) недостаточности анального сфинктера и в 7 случаях  рецидив свищей (21,9%) в разное время после операции. Во второй группе после применения модифицированного метода LIFT мы не получили ни недостаточности анального сфинктера, но у этих пациентов наблюдалось 15,4% рецидивов анальных свищей. Вывод. Предложенный модифицированный способ лигирования интрасфинктерного фистульного тракта является эффективным методом лечения анальных свищей. Полученные результаты свидетельствуют о том, что разработанный метод может быть использован для лечения других видов анальных свищей. Ключевые слова: транссфинктерные анальные свищи, хирургическое лечение, техника LIFT, послеоперационные осложнения


2020 ◽  
pp. 155335062097802
Author(s):  
Yi-Feng Wu ◽  
Bi-Chun Zheng ◽  
Quan Chen ◽  
Xu-Dong Chen ◽  
Shao-Shun Ye ◽  
...  

Introduction. Complex anal fistula (CAF) is a challenging anorectal condition. Although numerous treatments for its management have been proposed, none is ideal. Herein, we investigated the clinical efficacy of video-assisted modified ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) in comparison with the incision-thread-drawing procedure for Parks type II anal fistulas. Methods. Male and female adult patients with Parks type II anal fistula who were randomized to receive one of two procedures in the Anorectal Surgery Unit of the Affiliated People’s Hospital of Ningbo University: video-assisted modified LIFT (test group, 30 cases) or incision thread drawing (control group, 30 cases). Healing and recurrence, postoperative pain, and postoperative autonomous anal control ability were compared. Results. In the test group, the pain scores were significantly lower ( P = .001) and wound healing was faster ( P = .001). However, there were no marked differences between groups in operative efficacy or postoperative infection rate (all P > .05). We followed all the patients for more than 18 months, with the test group having lower Jorge–Wexner incontinence ( P = .005) and fecal incontinence (FI) severity index ( P = .000) scores. No significant difference in recurrence ( χ2 = .351, P = .554) or healing ( χ2 = 1.071, P = .301) rate was found between the 2 groups. Conclusions. We established that video-assisted modified LIFT is superior in repairing Parks type II anal fistulas, with less trauma, quicker recovery, and better anal function.


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