Ligation of Inter-sphincteric Fistula Tract for Management of Anal Fistula

March 29, 2022 updated by: Abdulkarim Hasan, Al-Azhar University

Long-term Outcome of Ligation of Inter-sphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) for Management of Trans-sphincteric Anal Fistula

After abscess formation, an anal fistula is a common consequence, with crypto-glandular infection being the most commonly accepted causative cause. The goal of this study was to see how well closure of the inter-sphincteric fistula tract affects the outcome of trans-sphincteric fistula surgery. Patients with perianal trans-sphincteric fistulas who underwent ligation were studied prospectively. All patients had the identical anesthetic approach, followed by the operation with two years' follow-up.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

24

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Cairo, Egypt, 11884
        • Abdulkarim Hasan

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients from surgery clinic at AlAzhar Hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Men and women with trans-sphincteric peri-anal fistulas (according to magnetic resonance fistulogram) of crypto-glandular source with no previous fistula surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with recurrent fistulae or had specific pathology, like Crohn's disease.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Post-operative complication
Time Frame: 2 years
The post-operative follow-up was done in an outpatient setting, with weekly visits for the first month, every two months for six months and then by phone calls to know recurrence and infection occurrence.
2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Al-Azhar University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

November 15, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 29, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 29, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

April 6, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 6, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 29, 2022

Last Verified

March 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AUHS2101201

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Undecided

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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