Transsphincteric Fistula Management Using LIFT and MAF

Comparative Outcomes of Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract and Mucosal Advancement Flap Techniques in Elderly Patients with Transsphincteric Perianal Fistulas: Recurrence, Incontinence and Risk Factors

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06616662

Enrollment

257

Registered

2024-09-27

Start date

2018-07-01

Completion date

2024-07-01

Last updated

2024-09-27

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Conditions

Perianal Fistula

Keywords

perianal fistula,flap,ligation

Brief summary

a study that detect the most suitable surgical techniques for treating transsphincteric fistula

Detailed description

we compared between LIFT and MAF in elderly with PAF

Interventions

PROCEDUREMAF

use mucosal advancement flap to treat PAF

PROCEDURELIFT

use LIFT surgery for treating PAF

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* elderly persons with PAF

Exclusion criteria

* recurrent fistula * associated autoimmune diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
healing rate	three years	incidence of healing in both approaches

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
incontinence	three years	incidence of incontinence after both approaches

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026