Surgery timing for anal fistula healing
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the timing of surgery for an anal fistula affects healing and whether it comes back. If you are planning surgery for a first-time fistula, you may be able to join and help doctors learn the best time to operate.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a first-time anal fistula (not one that has come back after a previous surgery).
- You are not pregnant.
- Your fistula is not caused by conditions such as Crohn's disease, tuberculosis, cancer, injury, or radiation.
- You are healthy enough to have surgery (no uncontrolled bleeding problems or active infections).
- You can commit to at least 12 months of follow-up after the operation.
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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