Clinical Trial: Modified LIFT Versus Standard LIFT for Transsphincteric Anal Fistula

U.S., May 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07603635) titled 'Modified LIFT Versus Standard LIFT for Transsphincteric Anal Fistula' on May 18.

Brief Summary: This study evaluated two sphincter-preserving surgical techniques for transsphincteric anal fistula: standard ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) and modified LIFT via a lateral approach. Adult patients with MRI-confirmed transsphincteric anal fistula were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main outcome was wound healing time. Other outcomes included early recurrence or persistence of the fistula, postoperative pain, and fecal continence during 12 weeks of follow-up.

Study Start Date: Jan. 01, 2024

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