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Surgical workshop: a new modification with the use of a seton in treating anal fistula

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With increased usage of advancement flaps for treating complicated anal fistulae, the seton technique is still utilized. Various methods have been described to advance the seton through the external anal sphincter muscle. Herein, we describe a simple new technique to facilitate tightening of the seton in the office setting.

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  1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 3000 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, USA, , , , , , US

    A.J. Pikarsky, J.J. Nogueras & S.D. Wexner

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Received: 30 March 2000 / Accepted: 10 June 2000

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Pikarsky, A., Nogueras, J. & Wexner, S. Surgical workshop: a new modification with the use of a seton in treating anal fistula. Tech Coloproctol 4, 109–110 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s101510070019

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