Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract and its modification: Results from treatment of complex fistula

Table 5 Overall LIFT success rate

Author, year	Successrate	Patient	Follow upperiod	Incontinencerate
Rojanasakul et al[10], 2007	94%	17	4 wk	0
Bleier et al[13], 2010	57%	39	NA	NA
Shanwani et al[14], 2010	77%	45	9 mo	0
Tan et al[15], 2011	78%	93	23 wk	NA
Sileri et al[16], 2011	83%	18	4 mo	Same as preoperative
Ooi et al[18], 2012	68%	25	22 wk	0
Wallin et al[20], 2012	57%	93	19 mo	NA
Abcarian et al[21], 2012	74%	40	18 wk	NA
van Onkelen et al[36], 2012	82%	22	19.5 mo	0

NA: Not available.