Comparative study between conventional fistulectomy and SLOFT in cases of low fistula in ano
Journal Title: Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Fistula in ano is a common anorectal disorder requiring surgical intervention It is associated with high recurrence rate and postoperative complications In this study we have analysed and compare results of a newer technique for low anal fistula SLOFT with conventional FistulectomyAims and Objective To compare Submucosal Ligation of Fistula Tract SLOFT with conventional fistulectomy in patients of low anal fistula by analysing various intraoperative factors and postoperative outcomeMaterials and Methods An interventional study carried out at Santosh Medical College and Hospitals Ghaziabad from January 2017 to October 2018 This study included 60 Patients of low anal fistula which were divided into two groups of 30 patients each Group I was offered Conventional Fistulectomy Group II underwent SLOFTResult and Observations Fistula in ano is commonly seen in middle aged males There is no significant difference in duration of surgery between SLOFT and Fistulectomy However postoperative complications pain measured by VAS scoring system wound healing and early return to work was significantly better in patients who underwent SLOFTConclusion SLOFT has significant advantage over convention fistulectomy in terms of postoperative pain wound healing early return to work and cosmetic outcomeKeywords Fistula in ano Low anal fistula SLOFT Submucosal ligation of fistula tract LIFT Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract Fistulectomy
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Shalabh Gupta, Apoorv Goel, Varun Pathak, T S Bhagat, Prakhar Garg
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