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World J Gastrointest Surg. Feb 27, 2021; 13(2): 187-197
Published online Feb 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i2.187
Published online Feb 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i2.187
Table 2 Adverse effects of fistulodesis
| Side effects of treatment | Non-IBD patients, n = 17 | Patients with CD, n = 3 | Related to study procedures |
| Fistula recurrence | 13 | 1 | Yes |
| New fistula (at a separate site from initial fistula) | 0 | 1 | Unlikely |
| Perianal abscess (at a separate site from initial fistula) | 1 | 0 | Unlikely |
| Anemia | 1 | 0 | Highly unlikely |
| Anal fissure | x | x | Possible |
- Citation: Villiger R, Cabalzar-Wondberg D, Zeller D, Frei P, Biedermann L, Schneider C, Scharl M, Rogler G, Turina M, Rickenbacher A, Misselwitz B. Perianal fistulodesis – A pilot study of a novel minimally invasive surgical and medical approach for closure of perianal fistulae. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13(2): 187-197
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v13/i2/187.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v13.i2.187