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McGraw-Hill Manual: Colorectal Surgery
Fistula-in-Ano—Fistulotomy vs Seton
Sections: Fistula-in-Ano—Fistulotomy
vs Seton, Principle, Setting, Alternatives, Indication, Preparatory
Considerations, Surgical Steps, Anatomic Structures
at Risk, Aftercare, Complications, Cross-Reference.
Topics Discussed: anal fistulotomy; fistula in ano; seton placement .
Excerpt:
"Fistulotomy (lay-open technique) for very superficial fistula
with minimal resulting damage to sphincter muscle. Alternatively,
placement of setons into the existing fistula tracts to allow for adequate
drainage of active suppurations. Two different types of setons:..."
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