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Copyright ©2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2009; 15(38): 4810-4815
Published online Oct 14, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4810
Table 1 Results of physical examination and 3D-EAUS findings in the identification of the primary fistula tract
Classification based on surgical findings
Overall accuracy
Intersphincteric (n = 26)Transsphincteric (n = 34)Suprasphincteric (n = 4)
Physical examination
Intersphincteric20190
Transsphincteric7231268.7% (44/64)a
Suprasphincteric0211
3D-EAUS
Intersphincteric24140
Transsphincteric4291184.4% (54/64)b
Suprasphincteric0111
H2O2 3D-EAUS
Intersphincteric24130
Transsphincteric2301189.1% (57/64)c
Suprasphincteric0131