Clinical Trial: Impact of Preoperative Bowel Preparation on Healing Outcomes in FiLaC

U.S., Sept. 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07800065) titled 'Impact of Preoperative Bowel Preparation on Healing Outcomes in FiLaC' on Sept. 17, 2025.

Brief Summary: Background: Fistula tract laser closure (FiLaC) has emerged as a sphincter-preserving treatment for anal fistula (AF). However, the optimal role of preoperative bowel preparation (BP) in enhancing postoperative outcomes remains contentious. While some surgeons recommend enemas to empty the rectum, others ignore BP altogether due to concerns about possible contamination from enemas. Current guidelines suggest that the decision to perform BP is at the surgeon's discretion, as it is not definitively linked to healing rates.

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