Ligation of Inter-sphincteric Fistula Tract for Management of Anal Fistula

Completed

• Conditions: Anal Fistula

• Registration Number: NCT05314205
• Lead Sponsor: Al-Azhar University

Brief Summary

After abscess formation, an anal fistula is a common consequence, with crypto-glandular infection being the most commonly accepted causative cause. The goal of this study was to see how well closure of the inter-sphincteric fistula tract affects the outcome of trans-sphincteric fistula surgery. Patients with perianal trans-sphincteric fistulas who underwent ligation were studied prospectively. All patients had the identical anesthetic approach, followed by the operation with two years' follow-up.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2020-11-01
• Study Completion: 2020-11-15
• Status Verified: 2022-03
• Study First Submitted: 2022-03-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-03-29
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-03-29
• Study First Posted: 2022-04-06
• Last Update Posted: 2022-04-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

• Men and women with trans-sphincteric peri-anal fistulas (according to magnetic resonance fistulogram) of crypto-glandular source with no previous fistula surgery

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with recurrent fistulae or had specific pathology, like Crohn's disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Post-operative complication	2 years	The post-operative follow-up was done in an outpatient setting, with weekly visits for the first month, every two months for six months and then by phone calls to know recurrence and infection occurrence.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Abdulkarim Hasan; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt