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Indian Journal of Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery 6/2014

01-12-2014 | Original Article

Management of Fistula-in-Ano—The Current Evidence

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Issue 6/2014

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Abstract

Successful treatment for fistula in ano has eluded most surgeons. To choose the right surgery has been made more difficult, with new surgeries being added in the last decade. This article discusses the various accepted surgeries for fistula in ano - their pros & cons, & attempts to provide the status of the various procedures as it stands today.
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Metadata
Title
Management of Fistula-in-Ano—The Current Evidence
Publication date
01-12-2014
Published in
Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-014-1150-2

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