Fistula in Ano - Recent Advances in Management
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چکیده
Fistula in ano commonly develops as a chronic sequela to an asymptomatic or symptomatic abscess in an anal canal gland, i.e. cryptoglandular in origin [1]. It occurs in upto one third of patients who undergo drainage of an anorectal abscess [2]. Complex, recurring fistulas could develop secondary to trauma, infection, radiation or chronic granulomatous infections (tuberculosis, actinomycosis) [3].
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