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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2026; 18(11): 120547
Published online Nov 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120547
Published online Nov 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120547
Table 3 Complications and 1-year postoperative recurrence rate in both groups, n (%)
| Item | Control group (n = 49) | Research group (n = 52) | χ2/Fisher’s | P value |
| Complication | ||||
| Anal canal deformity | 1 (2.04) | 0 (0.00) | - | - |
| Anal edema | 3 (6.12) | 1 (1.92) | - | - |
| Infection | 3 (6.12) | 1 (1.92) | - | - |
| Constipation | 2 (4.08) | 1 (1.92) | - | - |
| Urinary retention | 3 (6.12) | 2 (3.85) | - | - |
| Total | 12 (24.49) | 5 (9.62) | 3.987 | 0.046 |
| Recurrence | ||||
| Recurrence at 1 year postoperatively | 7 (14.29) | 1 (1.92) | - | 0.028 |
- Citation: Li JQ, Huang ZF, Deng X, Xie ZM, Zhang WB, Li Y. Effects of modified ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract on intestinal barrier function in patients with transsphincteric anal fistula. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(11): 120547
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.120547