Publications by authors named "Natalia Espinola-Cortes"

Introduction: In patients diagnosed with anal fistula, knowing the quality of life specifically related to the disease can help coloproctology specialists to choose the most appropriate therapeutic strategy for each case. The aim of our study is to analyzse and describe the factors related to the specific quality of life in a consecutive series of patients diagnosed with anal fistula.

Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study carried out from March 2015 to February 2017.

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Background: Quality of life is often considered when deciding and evaluating the treatment strategy for patients diagnosed with anal fistula.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop and psychometrically test the Quality of Life in Patients with Anal Fistula Questionnaire.

Design: This was an observational cross-sectional study for the development and validation of a psychometric tool.

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