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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 3/2016

01-03-2016 | Technical Advances

A new method for evaluation of perianal fistula: digital infrared thermal imaging

Authors: I. S. Sarici, Y. Sevim, O. Topuz, T. Sarigoz, T. Ertan

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 3/2016

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Excerpt

Perianal fistula is an abnormal hollow tract between the perianal skin and anal canal, which is lined with granulation tissue. Most perianal fistulas are thought to arise as a result of cryptoglandular infection. The exact prevalence is unknown, and the incidence of perianal fistula developing from an anal abscess can reach 38 % [1]. …
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Metadata
Title
A new method for evaluation of perianal fistula: digital infrared thermal imaging
Authors
I. S. Sarici
Y. Sevim
O. Topuz
T. Sarigoz
T. Ertan
Publication date
01-03-2016
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-015-1420-4

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