RCT | Ligation of intersphincteric fistulous tract vs. endorectal advancement flap for high-type fistula in ano

Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistulous Tract vs Endorectal Advancement Flap for High-Type Fistula in Ano: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Journal of the American College of Surgeons (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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The FRAIL trial randomized patients into 2 arms: LIFT (Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula tract) and ERAF (Endorectal Advancement Flap). At 2 years, LIFT had no incontinence and a healing rate that was higher than ERAF.https://t.co/EnlYQXsjg6@kumar_surg pic.twitter.com/AVIXnvPmwY

— Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) (@acsJACS) December 21, 2022