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Comparison primary repair between Video assist ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract and ligation of intersphincteric tract in complex fistula in ano patient in randomized control trial study

An anorectal fistula is the chronic manifestation of the acute perirectal abscess that forms an anal abscess. When the abscess rupture or is drained, an epithelialized track can form that connects the abscess in the anus or rectum with perirectal ski

Status
Unknown
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20210517002
Enrollment
148
Registered
2021-05-17
Start date
2021-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Complex fistula in ano : Anterior high sphincteric fistula in ano&#44

Interventions

2 key step for VA-LIFT. The VAAFT phase, A fistuloscope was inserted through the external opening to identify a fistula tract and its internal opening with continuous flow of sterile water. In some ca
Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
VA-LIFT (Video-assist ligation intersphincteric fistula treatment),LIFT

Sponsors

Research fund of faculty of medicine, prince of songkhlanagarind university
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age above 18 years present with fistula in ano that involving the upper half of the sphincter complex

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 History of Crohn disease, tuberculosis or Malignancy condition 2 Immunocompromised host 3 Acute perianal abscess

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fistula Closure 1 year Complete skin closure and no internal opening,Post op incontinence 1 year Wexner score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Morbidity 1 year use of the Cleveland Global Quality of Life score

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactWorrawit Wanitsuwan

Prince of Songkhla university

worawitwanich@gmail.com0619595656

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026