Does surgery timing affect anal fistula healing?
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the timing of surgery for a first-time anal fistula affects healing and whether it comes back. It follows patients for at least a year after their operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You are having your first surgery for this anal fistula (no prior surgery for the same fistula).
- The fistula is not caused by Crohn's disease, tuberculosis, cancer, injury, radiation, or childbirth.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have no health problems that make surgery unsafe, like a bleeding disorder or active infection.
- You must be able to return for follow-up visits for at least 12 months after surgery.
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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