Less invasive surgery for complex anal fistula
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a less invasive surgical method (a mucosal advancement flap) for treating complex anal fistulas. It aims to see if this approach works well for people who have a single fistula tunnel and haven't had this type of operation before.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a complex anal fistula that hasn't had surgery to cure it before
- Your fistula has only one main tunnel (tract)
- Your planned surgery uses a mucosal advancement flap (a technique to cover the fistula opening with healthy tissue)
- You do not have other conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, anal or rectal cancer, anal fissure, hemorrhoids needing surgery, anal or rectal prolapse, or certain types of fistula that are not suitable for this approach
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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