rectal fistula/obesity

BACKGROUND It was the aim of this study to compare the outcome of surgery for complex anal fistulas in obese and non-obese patients. METHODS All patients with complex anorectal fistulas who underwent fistulectomy and/or rectal advancement flap repair were prospectively recorded. Surgery was

A 64-year-old man was admitted to Shin-suma General Hospital, Kobe, Japan, complaining of a 3-day history of scrotal swelling and high fever. He had type 2 diabetes mellitus. On examination, his body temperature had risen to 38.5 °C. Examination of the scrotum showed abnormal enlargement. Laboratory

BACKGROUND Surgical treatment for anorectal fistula may be difficult because of the risk of recurrence, prolonged healing or anal incontinence following the operation. OBJECTIVE To analyze the experience with the surgical management of ano-rectal fistula during a period of 17 years. METHODS The

Objective: To evaluate the long-term effects of anal fistula plug treatment on postoperative anal function in patients with trans-sphincteric perianal fistula, and identify risk factors associated with anal function. Methods: A case-control study was conducted. Clinical and follow-up

Vaginoplasty is the most commonly performed genital surgery for gender affirmation. Male-to- female (MTF) patients are roughly four times more likely to undergo genital surgery than female-to-male (FTM) patients. Penile inversion vaginoplasty is the most common technique used today, although there

OBJECTIVE Primary anal actinomycosis of cryptoglandular origin, a rare cause of anal suppurative disease, requires specific management to be cured. The aims of this retrospective study were to describe clinical, morphological, and microbiological features of this entity and to evaluate management

OBJECTIVE It is well known that recurrent abscesses and anal fistulas may develop following incision and drainage. In this study, the prognostic factors for recurrence of anorectal abscess were retrospectively examined following initial drainage. METHODS Between November 2003 and April 2008, 205