Fascia Lata Biological Plug: A Novel Technique for Treating Anal Fistulae.

Background: An anal fistula is a prevalent condition characterised by an abnormal connection between the epithelialised surface of the anal canal and the skin. Surgeons are continually developing new techniques to effectively treat anal fistulae while preserving the patient's continence. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes and complications associated with the management of high perianal fistulae using the fascia lata biological plug (FBP) technique.

Prognostic value of free air under diaphragm on chest radiographs in correlation with peritoneal soiling intraoperatively.

Purpose: Gastrointestinal perforation is a significant injury that originates mainly from gastrointestinal ulcers. It is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. The height of the column of the air under the diaphragm can be used to estimate the amount of peritoneal soiling due to viscus perforation.

Rectocele repair with stapled transvaginal rectal resection.

Background: Constipation is a clinical symptom in patients suffering from slow transit and/or obstructed defecation. Proper treatment requires the identification of all associated disorders and the quantification of symptoms. Rectocele can cause the symptoms of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS).

Combined partial fistulectomy and electro-cauterization of the intersphincteric tract as a sphincter-sparing treatment of complex anal fistula: clinical and functional outcome.

Background: The aim of this study was to report a simple, effective and safe procedure, associated with minimal risk of incontinence and recurrence, for treating complex anal fistulas.

Methods: This was a prospective study of 53 consecutive patients with complex anal fistulas. The technique used included excision of the distal part of the fistula tract down to the external anal sphincter and electro-cauterization of the intersphincteric part of the tract with simple closure of the internal opening.

On the etiology of the electric activity of the external anal and urethral sphincters.

Unlabelled: In a previous study, the external anal sphincter (EAS) in dogs, known to consist of skeletal muscle fibers, was proved to contain bundles of smooth muscle fibers in between as well.

Objective: Cause of electric activity in the external anal and urethral sphincters is not known; the current study investigated this point.

Material And Methods: Slices from external anal and urethral sphincters of 21 cadavers (12 male, 9 female).