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Future Perspectives in the Diagnosis of Anal Fistula and Abscess

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Anal Fistula and Abscess

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This chapter demonstrates the usefulness and reliability of images in the assessment of the anal fistula and abscess. We will discuss and emphasize the preoperative assessment as a significant role in the choice of the operative technique, and consequently, in the prevention of complications like disease recurrence and anal sphincter incontinence. Besides the symptoms and physical examination, it is mandatory to view the entire extension of the fistulous tract and its relation to the sphincter muscles and the exact position of the internal opening concerning the anal margin and any secondary tracts and/or cavities as well as classify the anal fistula as well as the percentage of sphincter muscle involved by the tract and to be sectioned during surgery. So, optimally balancing benefits, we can choose the possible and best modality of assessment for each patient.

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  1. School of Medicine, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

    Sthela Murad-Regadas & Francisco Sergio P. Regadas Filho

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  1. Proctology Unit Dept. of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Foundation University Hospital “A. Gemelli”, IRCCS, Catholic University, Rome, Italy

    Carlo Ratto

  2. Proctology Unit Dept. of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Foundation University Hospital “A. Gemelli”, IRCCS, Rome, Italy

    Angelo Parello

  3. Proctology Unit Dept. of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Foundation University Hospital “A. Gemelli”, IRCCS, Rome, Italy

    Francesco Litta

  4. Proctology Unit Dept. of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Foundation University Hospital “A. Gemelli”, IRCCS, Rome, Italy

    Veronica De Simone

  5. Proctology Unit Dept. of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Foundation University Hospital “A. Gemelli”, IRCCS, Roma, Italy

    Paola Campennì

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    Francesco Litta MD

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Murad-Regadas, S., Regadas Filho, F.S.P. (2022). Future Perspectives in the Diagnosis of Anal Fistula and Abscess. In: Ratto, C., Parello, A., Litta, F., De Simone, V., Campennì, P. (eds) Anal Fistula and Abscess. Coloproctology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76670-2_16

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