Loose Thick Seton Suture Stimulates Rapid Healing and Lower Recurrence Rate in the Treatment of High Type Fistula in Ano

BACKGROUND: Fistula in ano is a chronic problem for the patients. It causes distressing because of foul odor and soiling with recurrent infection and discharge. Recurrence and anal sphincter injury were the most critical complications following surgery. Loose, thick seton placement was the most promising surgical operation. AIM: To reduce the time of seton placement, therefore, decreasing the suffering of patients from soiling and multiple dressing. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective study, one hundred patients with high type fistula in ano treated surgically in Al-Sader Medical city and Al-Najaf daily private clinic, Najaf city, Iraq, from February 2018 to March 2019. Fistulography and magnetic resonance imaging have taken from all patients. After that, fistulectomy with loose, thick seton suture placed for 3 months. Patients with the persistence of high fistula tract underwent a second surgery and third operation until complete healing. RESULTS: One hundred patients with high type fistula in ano with male 96 (96%) and female patients were 4 (4%). The rate of complete healing among male patients after the first operation was 90 (93%), while female patients showed a 4 (100%) rate of complete healing after the first operation. Three of the remaining male patients with persistently high fistula tract showed complete healing after the second operation, whereas 3 (3%) the rate of complete healing was 100% after the third operation. CONCLUSION: A loose, thick seton placed in high type fistula tract for 3 months provides excellent protection to the external anal sphincter with less recurrence rate and rapid healing.

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The Use of Seton as a Bridge to Definitive Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Procedure for Fistula-in-ano: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Journal of Coloproctology ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1730039 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Carlos Placer-Galán ◽

Jose Mª Enriquez-Navascués ◽

Tania Pastor-Bonel ◽

Ignacio Aguirre-Allende ◽

Yolanda Saralegui-Ansorena

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Anal Fistula ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Fistula Tract ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Fistula In Ano ◽

Intersphincteric Fistula ◽

The Impact ◽

Seton Placement ◽

Primary Healing

Abstract Background There is still controversy over the usefulness of seton placement prior to the ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) surgery in the management of anal fistula. Objective To evaluate the impact of preoperative seton placement on the outcomes of LIFT surgery for the management of fistula-in-ano. Design systematic review and meta-analysis. Data Sources A search was performed on the MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar databases. Study Selection Original studies without language restriction reporting the primary healing rates with and without seton placement as a bridge to definitive LIFT surgery were included. Intervention The intervention assessed was the LIFT with and without prior seton placement. Main Outcome Measures The main outcome was defined as the primary healing rate with and without the use of seton as a bridge to definitive LIFT surgery. Results Ten studies met the criteria for systematic review, all retrospective, with a pooled study population of 772 patients. There were no significant differences in the percentages of recurrence between patients with and without seton placement (odds ratio [OR] 1.02; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.73–1.43: p = 0.35). The I2 value was 9%, which shows the homogeneity of the results among the analyzed studies. The 10 included studies demonstrated a weighted average overall recurrence of 38% (interquartile range [IQR] 27–42.7%), recurrence with the use of seton was 40% (IQR 26.6–51.2%), and without its use, the recurrence rate was 51.3% (IQR 31.3–51.3%) Limitations The levels of evidence found in the available literature were relatively fair, as indicated after qualitative evaluation using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale and the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) evidence levels. Conclusions Our meta-analysis suggests that the placement of seton as a bridge treatment prior to LIFT surgery does not significantly improve long-term anal fistula healing outcomes. Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract surgery can be performed safely and effectively with no previous seton placement.International prospective register of systematic reviews—PROSPERO registration number: CDR42020149173.

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Modified Lift Versus Cutting Seton for Transphincteric Fistula -Experience at Tertiary Care Hospital

10.53350/pjmhs2115123257 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (12) ◽

pp. 3257-3260

Author(s):

Muhammad Najam Iqbal ◽

Ashfaq Nasir

Keyword(s):

Comparative Study ◽

Anal Incontinence ◽

Complete Healing ◽

Fistula Tract ◽

Fistula Closure ◽

Fistula In Ano ◽

Group A ◽

Prospective Comparative Study ◽

Cutting Seton ◽

Group B

Background: Fistula in ano is a common disease which has high recurrence rate and high fecal incontinence rate after surgery. We compared modified LIFT (Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) through lateral approach ) with cutting seton for transphincteric fistula. Aim: This study is aimed at which procedure is better with respect to postoperative complications Study design: It was a prospective comparative study. Methods: This was a prospective comparative study from 01-01-2019 to 30-06-2021 which was conducted on 50 patients who presented with transsphincteric fistula in ano (FIA) in surgical ward of Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur. Patients were divided into two groups .Patients of Group A underwent modified lift procedure and patients of group B underwent cutting seton procedure. Data was collected on a proforma which included patients’ name ,age ,sex, age group, comorbid disease like diabetes mellitus ,chronic liver disease, cardiovascular disease and chronic renal failure, fistula tract involving less than 50% or more than 50% external sphincter ,procedure done, healing time of wound, complications like recurrence and incontinence. Patients were followed for 6 months for healing rate ,recurrence and incontinence. Data was analysed on spss 22 version Results: In Group A, complete healing (fistula closure without recurrence) was achieved in 20 patients (80%) out of 25. There was no case of anal incontinence after the procedure. 5 (20%) patients experienced recurrence in 6 months . In Group B, complete healing (fistula closure without recurrence) was achieved in 21 patients (84%), in 6 months follow up . 4(16%) patients were diagnosed as a case of anal incontinence. There were 4 (16%) patients with recurrence. Conclusion: Modified LIFT is better in terms of incontinence where as cutting seton is better in terms of recurrence.it is suggested that for high lying fistula modified LIFT is better procedure and for low lying fistula involving less than 50% sphincter cutting seton is better procedure.. Keywords: Modified LIFT (ligation of ineter sphincteric fistula tract) ,Cutting seton , transphincteric fistula.

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COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN LIFT PROCEDURE VERSUS SETON PLACEMENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FISTULA IN ANO

10.36106/gjra/8001906 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 61-64

Author(s):

S. Yashwanth ◽

T. Praneeth

Keyword(s):

Postoperative Pain ◽

Fistula Tract ◽

Internal Opening ◽

Fistula In Ano ◽

Medical College ◽

Group 12 ◽

Group A ◽

Intersphincteric Fistula ◽

Group B ◽

Seton Placement

INTRODUCTION: A stula-in-ano, is a chronic abnormal communication, usually lined by granulation tissue, which runs outwards from the anorectal lumen. The standards of anal stula surgery are to obliterate the stula, prevent recurrence and maintain sphincter work. Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) is the most promising surgical technique based on secure closure of the internal opening and removal of the infected crypto glandular tissue through intersphincteric approach. AIMS: To compare the effectiveness of LIFT over SETON procedure based on Postoperative pain on day 1 and2, Short term recurrence, Healing, Procedural visits PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective, single centered, interventional study in 60 patients with stula-in-ano admitted to general surgical wards in Narayana Medical College and Hospital, Nellore. From November 2018 to November 2020. Patients were divided into two groups, group A including patients undergoing LIFT procedure and group B, including patients undergoing SETON placement of Fistula-in- ano. RESULTS: Maximum patients were in 41-60 years in the LIFT Group 18(60%), 51-60 years in the SETON group 12(40%). Maximum patients were male 21 in each group (70%), and female were 9 in each group (30%). In the present study, Visual Analog Scale (0,1,2,3) in LIFT group on POD 1, were 2, 20, 6, 2 and in SETON group on POD 1 were 0, 9, 16, 5 respectively. Similarly, visual analogue scale (0,1,2,3) in LIFT group on POD 2, were 19.8.3.0 and in SETON group on POD 2 were 5, 20, 5, 0respectively. Patients who underwent LIFT procedure had a satisfactory postoperative period and the wound healed in all the cases. CONCLUSION: we conclude that LIFT gives good outcomes in terms of Postoperative pain on day 1 and 2, wound healing rate, single time procedure and recurrence during our short follow-up period of 6 months.

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A comparative study of ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) and conventional fistulotomy in treatment of fistula-in-ano

Medpusle International Journal of Surgery ◽

10.26611/1061914 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 13-17

Author(s):

Gopi Krishna Mishra ◽

Keyword(s):

Hospital Stay ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Complete Healing ◽

Fistula Tract ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Fistula In Ano ◽

Post Operative Pain ◽

Intersphincteric Fistula ◽

The Difference ◽

Duration Of Operation

Background: A hospital randomized control study was conducted at a tertiary care Hospital, to compare outcomes between the Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) technique and conventional fistulotomy for the treatment of low trans-sphincteric fistula in ano, including 50 patients of low trans-sphincteric fistula in ano randomly divided into two groups. LIFT technique was used in first group while Conventional Fistulotomy was performed in another. Mean duration of operation was significantly less and mean hospital stay, post-operative pain and analgesics need was significantly less in cases operated with LIFT. Mean time for complete healing was significantly less in cases operated with LIFT technique and the difference in complication rate was statistically nonsignificant. Recurrence was reported in 3 (12%) and 1 (4%) cases operated by LIFT and fistulotomy respectively. Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) procedure is effective and preferred sphincter saving technique for fistula-in-ano. Despite slightly more recurrence, LIFT procedure has certain advantages over standard fistulotomy like shorter operative time, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay and faster wound healing and early resumption of normal duties.

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Operative strategy for fistula-in-ano without division of the anal sphincter

Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/003588413x13629960048956 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 95 (7) ◽

pp. 461-467 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

AKY Fung ◽

GV Card ◽

NP Ross ◽

SR Yule ◽

EH Aly

Keyword(s):

Recurrence Rate ◽

Anal Sphincter ◽

Faecal Incontinence ◽

Healing Rate ◽

Long Term Results ◽

Fistula Tract ◽

Operative Strategy ◽

Perianal Fistulas ◽

Sphincter Complex ◽

Anal Sphincter Complex

Introduction The treatment of perianal fistulas is diverse because no single technique is universally effective. Fistulotomy remains the most effective way of eradicating the pathology but it renders the patient at some risk of faecal incontinence, which many patients are reluctant to take. There are no data in the literature to indicate the healing rate of perianal fistulas when using an operative strategy that routinely avoids division of any part of the anal sphincter. The aim of this paper is to present the long-term results with an operative strategy that aims to avoid division of any part of the anal sphincter complex when treating all types of perianal fistulas, thereby minimising/eliminating the risk of postoperative incontinence. Methods We report 54 consecutive cases of anal fistula that presented electively and as an emergency. Patients with known or subsequently diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease or malignancy were excluded from the study. Result Overall, 46 patients (37 male and 9 female) with a median age at presentation of 42 years (range: 19–73 years) were treated by lay-open of the subcutaneous tract of the perianal fistula and insertion of a loose seton for the part of the fistula tract related to the sphincter complex. The types of fistula treated were intersphincteric (89%), transsphincteric (4%) and high suprasphincteric (7%). The median length of time that the seton was left in place was 7 months (range: 1.5–24 months). The healing rate was 86% with a recurrence rate of 19% and a median follow-up duration of 42 months. Conclusions Patients who are reluctant to take any risk of faecal incontinence could be treated using an operative strategy that routinely avoids division of any part of the anal sphincter complex as this has a recurrence rate that compares well with other treatment modalities.

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Sex-Based Differences in Clinical Outcomes After Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization: Results at 5-Year Follow-up

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/23259671211008841 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 232596712110088

Author(s):

Mo Chen ◽

Sijia Feng ◽

Yuzhou Chen ◽

Zheci Ding ◽

Yuxue Xie ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Recurrence Rate ◽

Glenohumeral Joint ◽

External Rotation ◽

Constant Score ◽

Shoulder Stabilization ◽

Female Patients ◽

Forward Flexion ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Male Patients

Background: The influence of patient sex on clinical outcomes after arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization is unclear. Purpose: To investigate sex-based differences in clinical outcomes after arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted among 76 patients who underwent arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization from February 2010 to December 2017. The patients were grouped by sex. The recurrence rate of instability was compared, as were pre- and postoperative pain scores, functional outcome scores, and active range of motion (ROM). Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was also performed for structural assessment of the glenohumeral joint. Results: No significant difference was found in the recurrence rate between female and male patients (13.3% vs 14.8%; P ≥ .999; risk ratio, 1.107 [95% CI, 0.266-4.597]). Compared with male patients, female patients had a significantly lower preoperative Constant score (94.4 ± 6.4 vs 85.4 ± 11.1; P = .002), forward flexion (173.8° ± 10.7° vs 154.0° ± 33.8°; P = .011), abduction (171.0° ± 18.4° vs 142.7° ± 39.9°; P = .001), and external rotation (76.6° ± 21.6° vs 67.7° ± 20.4°; P = .037). Postoperatively, female patients had a significantly lower Simple Shoulder Test score compared with men (8.8 ± 1.9 vs 10.3 ± 1.6; P = .005). The mean changes from pre- to postoperative Rowe score (43.6 ± 21.4 vs 31.5 ± 19.8; P = .044), Constant score (9.9 ± 8.9 vs 0.8 ± 8.1; P = .002), forward flexion (24.0 ± 36.2 vs 4.2 ± 10.9; P = .013), abduction (36.0 ± 38.3 vs 7.6 ± 18.4; P < .001), and external rotation (19.7 ± 21.3 vs 6.7 ± 26.2; P = .023) in female patients were significantly higher than those in the men. There were no sex-based differences on any MRI parameter measured. Conclusion: Female patients had a similar recurrence rate as that of male patients after arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization. Most postoperative clinical outcome measures showed no significant difference between the sexes. Despite worse preoperative values, more significant improvements in postoperative shoulder function and active ROM were seen in women.

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GAMBARAN ANGKA KEJADIAN STROKE AKIBAT HIPERTENSI DI INSTALASI REHABILITASI MEDIK BLU RSUP PROF. DR. R. D. KANDOU MANADO PERIODE JANUARI – DESEMBER 2011

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.1.2.2013.3281 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Ariesta Zubiah Ramadhini ◽

L. S. Angliadi ◽

Engeline Angliadi

Keyword(s):

Descriptive Study ◽

Medical Rehabilitation ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Female Patients ◽

Male Patients

Abstract: Stroke may cause a serious problem that leads to a disability or even mortality. The purpose is to determine such an incidence caused by hypertension at the Installation of Medical Rehabilitation RSUP Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado based on the characteristic of age, gender and occupation. This research was taken at the Installation of Medical Rehabilitation RSUP Prof. R. D. Kandou Manado by using retrospective descriptive study method as well as examining 228 new cases of stroke patients that correlated with conclusion criteria. The result showed 8,3% patients at ≤44th years old, 33,3% patients at 45th – 54th years old, 32% patients at 55th – 64th years old, 20,25% patients at 65th – 74th years old, 6,1% patients at 75th – 84th years old. 53,1% male patients, 46,9% female patients. 33,3% retirement, 18% farmers, 18% government officers, 5,3% private employees, 2,2% drivers, 0,9% teachers and, 3,1% housewives. Keywords: incidence, hypertension, stroke Abstrak: Stroke dapat menimbulkan masalah besar karena menyebabkan kecacatan dan kematian. Tujuan, mengetahui gambaran angka kejadian stroke akibat hipertensi di Instalasi Rehabilitasi Medik RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado sesuai dengan karakteristik umur, jenis kelamin, dan jenis pekerjaan. Penelitian dilakukan di Instalasi Rehabilitasi Medik BLU RSUP Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado, dilakukan secara retrospektif deskriptif dan didapatkan sampel sebanyak 228 data pasien kunjungan baru kasus stroke sesuai kriteria inklusi yang ditetapkan. Hasil penelitian, pasien stroke berumur ≤44 tahun 8,3%, berumur 45 – 54 tahun 33,3%, berumur 55 – 64 tahun 32%, berumur 65 – 74 tahun 20,25%, berumur 75 – 84 tahun 6,1%. Pasien stroke berjenis kelamin laki – laki 53,1%, perempuan 46,9%. Pasien stroke yang berstatus pekerjaan pensiunan 33,3%, petani 18%, PNS 18%, pegawai swasta 5,3%, supir 2,2%, guru 0,9%, IRT 3,1%. Kata Kunci: gambaran angka kejadian, hipertensi, stroke

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Differences in Outcomes Between Anterior and Posterior Shoulder Instability After Arthroscopic Bankart Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/23259671211006437 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 232596712110064

Author(s):

Matthew L. Vopat ◽

Reed G. Coda ◽

Nick E. Giusti ◽

Jordan Baker ◽

Armin Tarakemeh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Shoulder Instability ◽

Anterior Shoulder Instability ◽

Posterior Shoulder Instability ◽

Anterior Instability ◽

Posterior Instability ◽

Female Patients ◽

Posterior Shoulder ◽

Male Patients ◽

Postoperative Instability

Background: The glenohumeral joint is one of the most frequently dislocated joints in the body, particularly in young, active adults. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate and compare outcomes between anterior versus posterior shoulder instability. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A systematic review was performed using the PubMed, Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE databases (from inception to September 2019) according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Studies were included if they were published in the English language, contained outcomes after anterior or posterior shoulder instability, had at least 1 year of follow-up, and included arthroscopic soft tissue labral repair of either anterior or posterior instability. Outcomes including return-to-sport (RTS) rate, postoperative instability rate, and pre- and postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores were recorded and analyzed. Results: Overall, 39 studies were included (2077 patients; 1716 male patients and 361 female patients). Patients with anterior instability had a mean age of 23.45 ± 5.40 years (range, 11-72 years), while patients with posterior instability had a mean age of 23.08 ± 8.41 years (range, 13-61 years). The percentage of male patients with anterior instability was significantly higher than that of female patients (odds ratio [OR], 1.36; 95% CI, 1.04-1.77; P = .021). Compared with patients with posterior instability, those with anterior instability were significantly more likely to RTS (OR, 2.31; 95% CI, 1.76-3.04; P < .001), and they were significantly more likely to have postoperative instability (OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.07-2.23; P = .018). Patients with anterior instability also had significantly higher ASES scores than those with posterior instability (difference in means, 6.74; 95% CI, 4.71-8.77; P < .001). There were no significant differences found in postoperative complications between the anterior group (11 complications; 1.8%) and the posterior group (3 complications; 1.6%) (OR, 1.12; 95% CI, 0.29-6.30; P = .999). Conclusion: Patients with anterior shoulder instability had higher RTS rates but were more likely to have postoperative instability compared with posterior instability patients. Overall, male patients were significantly more likely to have anterior shoulder instability, while female patients were significantly more likely to have posterior shoulder instability.

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Effectiveness of the ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) in the treatment of anal fistula: initial results

ABCD Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva (São Paulo) ◽

10.1590/s0102-67202014000200004 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 101-103 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sergio Danilo Tanahara TOMIYOSHI ◽

Carlos Henrique Marques DOS SANTOS

Keyword(s):

Fecal Incontinence ◽

Anal Fistula ◽

Anorectal Manometry ◽

Fistulous Tract ◽

Complete Healing ◽

Fistula Tract ◽

Anal Fistulas ◽

Intersphincteric Fistula ◽

The Mean ◽

Initial Results

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.

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