High transsphincteric fistulas remain a surgical ... is considered the gold standard for the treatment of high perianal fistula of cryptoglandular origin by most colorectal surgeons.

A horseshoe fistula was defined as one where the internal and external opening were separated ... Goodsall’s rule was correct in 25/58 (43.1%) anterior fistulas and 30/45 (66.8%) of posterior fistulas ...

Repair procedures based on the use of bioprosthetic plugs were developed to assist fistula healing and improve continence by preventing surgical trauma to the sphincter muscle. Ellis and ...

An infected urachal cyst can also lead to what's known as an enteric fistula, in which an abnormal connection forms between the cyst and nearby organs or structures. This complication is rare but life ...