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World J Radiol. Oct 28, 2024; 16(10): 552-560
Published online Oct 28, 2024. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v16.i10.552
Published online Oct 28, 2024. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v16.i10.552
Measurements | Values | References (in adults) |
Anal resting pressure (mmHg) | 51 | 50-70 |
Anal squeeze pressure (mmHg) | 143 | 120-170 |
Functional anal canal length (cm) | 3.2 | 3.2-3.5 |
Delayed defecation reflex | Reversible and pressure curve decline | Reversible and pressure curve decline |
Rectoanal contraction reflex | + | + |
Rectoanal inhibitory reflex | 10 mL lead out | 5-10 mL lead out |
Anal reflex diastolic pressure (mmHg) | 35 | > 30 |
The first rectal sensation (mL) | 20 | 10-30 |
Volume to get an urge to defecate (mL) | 100 | 50-80 |
Maximal tolerated volume (mL) | 170 | 110-280 |
Rectoanal pressure during defecation (mmHg) | 83 | > 45 |
Fistulectomy | TROPIS | Modified TROPIS | |
Surgical procedure | Remove the fistula, and surrounding muscles, fat and connective tissues | Identify the internal opening. Lay open the fistula tract in the intersphincteric plane through the transanal route. Resect the lower part of the internal sphincter. Scrap out the remaining branching fistulas | Widen the intersphincteric plane through the transanal route Identify the internal opening. A thorough drainage of fistulas passing through the intersphincteric plane. Tunnel-like fistulectomy of fistulas lateral to the external sphincter |
Merits | Definite efficacy | High cure rate; small wound area; fast recovery | Easy to identify the internal opening and favor to the drainage and surgical procedure. Low risks of postoperative anal dysfunction and recurrence. Small wound area. Less pain. Fast recovery |
Demerits | Large wound area; intensive pain; long recovery | Unable to clearly expose the surgical field. Not suitable for anal fistulas without a clearly identified internal opening. Not suitable for Asian people. High risks of bleeding and postoperative recurrence | Less popular. Lack of long-term follow-up data. Lack of a comparative group |
- Citation: Wang YQ, Wang Y, Jia XF, Yan QJ, Zheng XP. High complex anal fistula managed by the modified transanal opening of the intersphincteric space via the inter-sphincteric approach: A case report. World J Radiol 2024; 16(10): 552-560
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v16/i10/552.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v16.i10.552