Anal fistula plug vs mucosa advancement flap in complex fistula-in-ano: A meta-analysis

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2012; 4(11): 256-261
Published online Nov 27, 2012. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v4.i11.256

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Figure 2 Forest plot of comparison. A: Overall success rate of 6 studies included; B: Success rate without plug-extruded patients; C: Recurrence rate of 4 studies; D: Incontinence rate (3 studies); E: Incidence of other complications (5 studies). AFP: Anal fistula plug; MAF: Mucosa advancement flap.

Citation: Leng Q, Jin HY. Anal fistula plug vs mucosa advancement flap in complex fistula-in-ano: A meta-analysis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2012; 4(11): 256-261
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v4.i11.256