Fistulectomy and primary sphincteroplasty (FIPS) to prevent keyhole deformity in simple anal fistula: a single-center retrospective cohort study.

Conclusion: FIPS avoids the development of keyhole deformity in the majority of patients with simple anal fistula, but is less successful in posterior fistulas. Since FIPS is a very effective, fast and simple procedure, it should be considered a valid alternative for the treatment of every simple anal fistula.
PMID: 32253992 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica - April 8, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: Acta Chir Belg Source Type: research