Distalization of perianal fistulas after loose silicone seton drainage is a myth Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Abstract Background <jats:p/>It is often stated that loose seton drainage results in distal migration of a fistula tract in perianal fistula. The aim of the present study was to assess this distalization of trans- and suprasphincteric perianal fistulas after a silicone seton has been inserted. Methods Consecutive patients who underwent loose seton placement for the management of a transsphincteric or suprasphincteric fistula between ...