fistula fistula in ano perianal fistula
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Heelkunde
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age between 18-80 years - Planned to undergo fistulotomy - Suitable for e-mail questionnaires - Sufficient understanding of the Dutch written language (reading and writing) - Obtained written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Non cryptoglandular fistulae (Crohn*s disease e.a.) - Prior rectal radiation - Rectovaginal fistulae - ASA 3-4 (patients who cannot undergo surgery in our clinic)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Changes in anorectal function measured with 3D-HRAM before and after fistulotomy 2. Changes in continence and soiling between preoperative and 4 and 12 months postoperative. Measured with patient reported outcome measurements: FiQL, Wexner and ProctoPROM. 3. Correlation between 1 and 2 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To analyze sphincter defects with the EAUS examination and correlate this with the pressure-profile measured by 3D-HRAM. 2. To establish possible prognostic factors for deterioration in anorectal function and fecal incontinence in patients who underwent fistulotomy | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed