This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract vs ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract plus a bioprosthetic anal fistula plug procedure in patients with transsphincteric anal fistula: early results of a multicenter prospective randomized trial. Ann Surg 2016; 264: 917-922.
Published: 2nd February 2017
Authors: Han JG, Wang ZJ, Zheng Y, Chen CW, Wang XQ, Che XM et al.
Conclusion
The addition of the fistula plug improved early healing rates (median 22 versus 30 days, P<0.001). It did not affect postoperative pain scores, which were similar, in this multicentre study that included 235 patients.
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