U.S., March 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07477496) titled 'Recurrence and Anal Fistula Patient Reported Outcomes Trial' on March 11.

Brief Summary: Perianal fistulas are a chronic anorectal condition associated with significant morbidity, including pain, persistent discharge, infection, and impaired continence, all of which can substantially affect patients' quality of life. Surgical management aims to eradicate the fistulous tract while preserving anal sphincter function and continence.

Despite numerous available surgical techniques, high-quality comparative evidence regarding optimal management remains limited. This prospective observational study aims to evaluate clinical outcomes, fun...