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Quantifying the extent of fistulotomy. How much sphincter can we safely divide? A three-dimensional endosonographic study

Marina Garcés‐Albir, Stephanie García‐Botello, Pedro Esclapez-Valero, Angel Sanahuja-Santafé, Juan Raga-Vázquez, Alejandro Espí‐Macías, Joaquín Ortega

International Journal of Colorectal Disease · 2012 · 41 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

In patients without risk factors, division of the EAS during fistulotomy limited to the lower two thirds of the EAS is associated with excellent continence and cure rates.

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