Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Apr 27, 2021; 13(4): 340-354
Published online Apr 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i4.340
Table 2 Results achieved in patients managed by the Garg Fistula Research Institute algorithm and treated by transanal opening of intersphincteric space and fistulotomy
Total (n = 1019)Subgroup analysis
Supralevator fistulas (n = 129)
Horseshoe fistula (n = 203)
Associated abscess (n = 258)
No abscess (n = 761)
Excluded144 (Lost to FU-76, Short FU-68)17 (Lost to FU-3, Short FU-14)27 (Lost to FU-8, Short FU-19)35 (Lost to FU-18, Short FU-17)109 (Lost to FU-58, Short FU-51)
Healing after first surgery89.5% (783/875)73.2% (82/112)76.7% (135/176)85.2% (190/223)90.9% (593/652)
Overall healing rate93.5% (818/875)82.1% (92/112)85.8% (151/176)90.6% (202/223)94.5% (616/652)
P = 0.0578 (not significant)