Modified fistulotomy with internal orifice distalization for optimized perianal fistula management: Pressure zone transition

Table 1 Previous surgeries among the study’s patient population

Operation	n	%
Seton placement	40	55.6
Advancement flaps	3	4.2
Fournier’s gangrene	2	2.8
LIFT	3	4.2
Fistulotomy	4	5.6
Curettage of the fistula tract	1	1.4

LIFT: Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract procedure.

Table 2 Relationship between current clinical status and types of fistula

Transsphincteric type	Remission	Relapse	Non-healing	Total, n
Low1	100% (n = 5)	0	0	5
High	82.1% (n = 55)	4.5% (n = 3)	13.4% (n = 9)	67

¹Females with anterior low.