An interventional study of Anal fistula treatment in Perianal Fistula, sponsored by University Hospital, Akershus. Completed at 1 site in Norway. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 85 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-11-29.
Sponsored by University Hospital, Akershus · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the outcome of anal fistula repair with a collagen plug is comparable to that of repair by a mucosal advancement flap.
Perianal fistula can occur as a complication to a perianal abscess. A perianal fistula is associated with significant morbidity and reduced quality of life. Anal fistulas seldom heal spontaneously and may require surgical intervention. The main purpose of the operation will be to close the fistula and preserve anal continence. The traditional surgical fistula closing techniques often show disappointing results. Today, a collagen plug for fistula treatment is commercially available. The mounting of this plug is technically easy and less invasive than the traditional closure of the fistula by making a lid of anal mucosa (advancement flap). The purpose of this study is to determine whether the outcome of anal fistula repair with a collagen plug is comparable to that of repair by a mucosal advancement flap, with regard to healing of fistula, anal continence and pain. Plug treatment has so far shown promising results, but prospective, randomised controlled trials are needed.
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This study's enrollment of 94 is above the median of 68 across 130 interventional studies indexed under Rectal Fistula.
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Procedure: Anal fistula treatment
Procedure: Anal fistula treatment
A comparison of collagen plug vs advancement flap surgery
Also known as: Perianal, Lambeau technique, Anal fistula plug, Fistula, Surgical treatment
Anorectal fistula closing rate
Time frame: 1 year
Quality of life
Time frame: 1 year
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