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To plug or not to plug: a cost-effectiveness analysis for complex anal fistula

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 2010

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Citation
Adamina M, Hoch J, Burnstein M. To plug or not to plug: a cost-effectiveness analysis for complex anal fistula. Surgery 2010; 147:72-8.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Surgery 2010; 147
Publication Date
Jan 1, 2010
Issn Electronic
1532-7361
Pages
72-8
Brief description/objective

Complex anal fistulas are unsuitable for fistulotomy because of the risk of fecal incontinence. The anal fistula plug (AFP) has demonstrated fistula healing without sphincter division. This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the AFP compared to the endoanal advancement flap (EAAF) as an alternative sphincter-preserving option for complex anal fistulas.