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To plug or not to plug: a cost-effectiveness analysis for complex anal fistula
Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 2010
Adamina Michel, Hoch Jeffrey S, Burnstein Marcus J
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Complex anal fistulas are unsuitable for fistulotomy because of the risk of fecal incontinence. The anal fistula plug (AFP) has demonstrated fistula healing without sphincter division. This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the AFP compared to the endoanal advancement flap (EAAF) as an alternative sphincter-preserving option for complex anal fistulas.