When it comes to anal sex, there’s no surprise to anybody that it has its share of challenges. It takes a long time to prepare, it hurts (until it feels good), and it can get wildly messy if you’re ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Anal fistula' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

Anal fistula management remains a challenging surgical domain where the primary goals are the eradication of infection, minimisation of recurrence, and preservation of sphincter integrity. Standard ...

It is uncommon for an anal fistula to heal spontaneously. In most cases, surgery is required to treat the condition. The type and technique of surgery will depend on the classification and situation ...

LIMERICK, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee in the UK has recommended bioprosthetic fistula plugs as a ...

Background: Low transsphincteric fistulas less than 1/3 of the sphincter complex are easy to treat by fistulotomy with a high success rate. High transsphincteric fistulas remain a surgical challenge.

An anal fistula is also called a fistula-in-ano. It is an abnormal passage between the anal canal and the skin. It can lead to pain and inflammation, as well as systemic symptoms in some patients.

The objective of this study is to compare, in a prospective randomized way, the anal fistula plug with the mucosal advancement flap in the treatment of high transphincteric perianal fistula in terms ...