Video-assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT) Versus Fistula-tract Laser Closure (Filac) Versus Conventional Seton in the Management of Anal Fistula

Mansoura University60 enrolled

Overview

Anal fistula is a chronic inflammatory tract connecting an internal opening in the anal canal with one or more than one external openings in the perianal skin Aim of the work This prospective randomized control trial, we will compare video-assisted anal fistula treatment (Vaaft) and Fistula Laser closure (Filac) and conventional Seton as regards, recurrence rate as a primary outcome. Secondary outcome includes; operative and post-operative data, hospital stay, pain score, healing time, return to work and continence

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment

Interventions

Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) versus Fistula-tract Laser Closure (filac) versus Conventional seton in the Management of anal fistula

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of both genders aging between 18-65 years with cryptoglandular anal fistula will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * We will exclude patients with associated anorectal pathology such as anal fissure, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, neoplasm, solitary rectal ulcer, inflammatory bowel diseases, and patients on long acting corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs will be also excluded.

Locations (1)

Mansoura University

Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

recurrence of anal fistula

recurrence of anal fistula symptoms

Time frame: one year

Central Contacts

Mohamed Arnouse

CONTACT

01099222561 drmhamdy@mans.edu.eg

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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