Results of surgical treatment for recurrent anal fistula at Viet Duc University Hospital

  • Khanh Pham Phuc Viet Duc University Hospital
  • Hung Nguyen Xuan Viet Duc University Hospital
  • Anh Nguyen Ngoc Viet Duc University Hospital
  • Huyen Nguyen Thi Thanh Viet Duc University Hospital
  • Huy Le Nhat Viet Duc University Hospital
  • Thao Nguyen Dac Viet Duc University Hospital
  • Phuong Nguyen Thi Viet Duc University Hospital
  • Anh Nguyen Thi Ngoc Viet Duc University Hospital

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Keywords

Anal fistula, recurrent anal fistula, anal incontinence

Abstract

Objective: To learn about the features and treatment outcomes of recurrent anal fistula. Subject and method: The cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 at Viet Duc University Hospital, including patients diagnosed and operated for recurrent anal fistula. Result: There were 41 patients, 36 male (87.8%), 5 female (12.2%); the median age was 42.8 ± 1.7 years. 36 patients (90.24%) were admitted to the hospital for recurrent anal fistula. Average wound healing time was 10.78 weeks, 8 patients relapsed (19.5%); 02 patients (4.9%) who partial incontinence. There were relationships between the surgical results with the number of time of previous operations, with the type of fistula and surgical methods. Conclusion: Recurrent anal fistula has the same characteristics as simple anal fistula. The recurrence rate after surgery is 19.5%, the postoperative feacal incontinence is low (4.9%).

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