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Comparison between video assisted anal fistula treatment and conventional fistulectomy in management of fistula-in-ano.

A comparative study of VAAFT versus conventional fistulectomy in management of fistula in ano

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/11/047462
Enrollment
100
Registered
2022-11-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-01-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K603- Anal fistula

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Amrita institute of medical sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Patients presenting to the General surgery OPD with the complaints of pain/swelling /local irritation or itching/discharge of blood or pus from anus and diagnosed as fistula in ano. -All patients with fistula in ano -Patients with single fistulous opening.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -Patients who are not fit for surgery and anaesthesia. -Patients who do not give consent -Patients presenting with recurrent fistula with diseases like TB, Crohns and anorectal malignancies.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the benefit of VAAFT over conventional fistulectomy procedures based on postoperative pain on day 1Timepoint: postoperative pain on day 1 (24hrs)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess recurrence within the next 6 months post operatively and functional recovery (time to return to work in days).Timepoint: Patients will be assessed six months after surgery—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRiju R Menon

Amrita institute of medical sciences

rijurmenon@gmail.com9447041973

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026