Island flap anoplasty for treatment of transsphincteric fistula-in-ano

Abstract

This procedure is technically easy to perform and appears to cure transsphincteric fistulas while preserving anal sphincter. In the event of persistence of fistula, other operative options are not eliminated by this procedure. We feel that further experience and longer follow-up is needed to define precise indications for this procedure and to determine if continence is improved more so than with standard fistulotomy.