U.S., Oct. 1 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07850440) titled 'Seton Re-routing for High Perianal Fistula' on Sept. 24.
Brief Summary: High perianal fistulae involve a significant portion of the external anal sphincter muscle, making standard surgical fistulotomy risky due to the potential for postoperative fecal incontinence. Sphincter-preserving techniques aim to eradicate the fistula tract and promote healing while safeguarding anal continence.
The purpose of this prospective, single-arm clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the two-stage seton re-routing technique in adult patients diagnosed with high perianal fistula at Assiut University Hospital.
The procedure is condu...