Research map: Special Considerations in Anal Fistula Management

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  1. A classification of fistula-in-ano · Alan G Parks · 1976 · 1667 citations · Cited by this paper
  2. Medical Management of Inflammatory Pouch Disorders · 2025 · Related
  3. Anal-Sphincter Disruption during Vaginal Delivery · Abdul H. Sultan · 1993 · 1537 citations · Cited by this paper
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  5. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Anorectal Abscess, Fistula-in-Ano, and Rectovaginal Fistula · Jon D. Vogel · 2016 · 410 citations · Cited by this paper
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  7. A Diagnostic Accuracy Meta-analysis of Endoanal Ultrasound and MRI for Perianal Fistula Assessment · Muhammed Rafay Sameem Siddiqui · 2012 · 227 citations · Cited by this paper
  8. Advances in Colorectal Anastomoses · 2026 · Related
  9. Systematic review and meta‐analysis of endorectal advancement flap and ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract for cryptoglandular and Crohn's high perianal fistulas · Merel Elisabeth Stellingwerf · 2019 · 188 citations · Cited by this paper
  10. Ileal Pouch Physiology: Clinical Implications · 2026 · Related
  11. Diagnosis and Treatment of Perianal Crohn Disease · Edwin F. de Zoeten · 2013 · 159 citations · Cited by this paper
  12. Ileal Anal Pouch Dysfunction and Quality of Life · 2025 · Related
  13. A Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) · Sameh Hany Emile · 2017 · 154 citations · Cited by this paper
  14. The NICE Procedure: Surgical Technique and Technical Considerations · 2026 · Related
  15. Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) in treatment of anal fistula: An updated systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of the predictors of failure · Sameh Hany Emile · 2019 · 149 citations · Cited by this paper
  16. Pivotal Clinical Trials on the Management of Diverticular Disease · 2026 · Related
  17. Evaluation and management of perianal abscess and anal fistula: SICCR position statement · Andrea Raffaele Amato · 2020 · 149 citations · Cited by this paper
  18. Novel and Experimental Therapies for Anal Fistula · 2026 · Related
  19. Rectal advancement flap for the treatment of complex cryptoglandular anal fistulas: a systematic review and meta-analysis · Zutoia Balciscueta · 2017 · 128 citations · Cited by this paper
  20. Anal Fistula—Principles of Initial Management: Sepsis Control, Drainage, and Timing of Definitive Surgery · 2026 · Related
  21. Risk factors for recurrence and incontinence after anal fistula surgery · Julio Jordán · 2009 · 121 citations · Cited by this paper
  22. Predictors of Outcome for Anal Fistula Surgery · Maher Aref Abbas · 2011 · 111 citations · Cited by this paper
  23. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the safety and efficacy of fistula laser closure · Hossam Ayman Elfeki · 2020 · 86 citations · Cited by this paper
  24. Perianal abscess and fistula-in-ano in children: clinical characteristic, management and outcome · Çağatay Evrim Afşarlar · 2011 · 85 citations · Cited by this paper
  25. Anorectal Surgery in Patients Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus · Reginald V. Lord · 1997 · 78 citations · Cited by this paper
  26. MRI for assessment of anal fistula · Michael R. Torkzad · 2010 · 74 citations · Cited by this paper
  27. To LIFT or to Flap? Which Surgery to Perform Following Seton Insertion for High Anal Fistula? · Ker‐Kan Tan · 2012 · 73 citations · Cited by this paper
  28. Recurrent anal fistulas: When, why, and how to manage? · Sameh Hany Emile · 2020 · 69 citations · Cited by this paper
  29. Predictive factors for recurrence of high transsphincteric anal fistula after placement of seton · Sameh Hany Emile · 2017 · 63 citations · Cited by this paper
  30. Perianal abscess and fistula‐in‐ano in children: Aetiology, management and outcome · Semire Serin Ezer · 2010 · 52 citations · Cited by this paper
  31. Preoperative assessment of simple and complex anorectal fistulas: Tridimensional endoanal ultrasound? Magnetic resonance? Both? · Antonio Brillantino · 2019 · 47 citations · Cited by this paper
  32. Management of acute perianal sepsis in neutropenic patients with hematological malignancy · Bilal Baker · 2013 · 43 citations · Cited by this paper
  33. Understanding and Treating Supralevator Fistula-in-Ano: MRI Analysis of 51 Cases and a Review of Literature · Pankaj Kumar Garg · 2018 · 36 citations · Cited by this paper
  34. Treatment of Anal Fistulas With High Intersphincteric Extension · Robbert S. van Onkelen · 2013 · 32 citations · Cited by this paper
  35. Healing after anal fistulotomy · Sidney Roberto Nadal · 1998 · 30 citations · Cited by this paper
  36. Utility of Endoanal Ultrasonography in Assessment of Primary and Recurrent Anal Fistulas and for Detection of Associated Anal Sphincter Defects · Sameh Hany Emile · 2017 · 30 citations · Cited by this paper
  37. Endorectal advancement flap compared to ligation of inter-sphincteric fistula tract in the treatment of complex anal fistulas: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials · Sameh Hany Emile · 2023 · 21 citations · Cited by this paper
  38. Typical MR imaging findings of perianal infections in patients with hematologic malignancies · Nuray Ünsal Haliloğlu · 2017 · 15 citations · Cited by this paper
  39. Does HIV status influence the anatomy of anal fistulas? · Carlo M. Manookian · 1998 · 14 citations · Cited by this paper

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