High ligation of theanal fistula tract bylateral approach: A prospective cohort study on a modification of the ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) technique

Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) is a sphincter-preserving operation for anal fistulas. Although it has advantages in preserving continence after surgery, it is difficult to perform owing to the narrow field of view. We performed a modified surgical procedure based on the LIFT to overcome these drawbacks.

Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 18, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Wook Ho Kang, Hyung Kyu Yang, Han Jeong Chang, Yong Taek Ko, Byung Eun Yoo, Cheong Ho Lim, Jae Kwan Hwang, Young Chan Lee, Hyeon Keun Shin, Hae Jung Son Tags: Original Research Source Type: research