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Anogenital distance and anal position index in cadaveric human fetuses
The aim of this study is to contribute to the determination of the normal values of human anogenital distance (AGD) and anal position index (API) in...
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Varied parameters and utility of the anal position index: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeThe anal position index (API) was described in 1984 by Reisner et al. Since then, it has been measured in different ethnic populations and its...
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Anal fistulotomy with one-stage shaped skin grafting for intersphincter anal fistulas: study protocol on a multicentre randomised controlled trial
BackgroundAnal fistulas are mainly treated via surgery. They can be difficult to treat without surgical intervention. Numerous procedures, such as...
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Impact of the body mass index on the retention of the anorectal mucosa after double-stapled ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis
BackgroundDouble-stapled ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (DS-IPAA) is easy to construct and has a good functional outcome in patients with ulcerative...
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Definitive chemoradiotherapy for a patient with anal cancer after renal transplantation
Patients after renal transplantation are susceptible to secondary malignancies, including anal squamous cell carcinoma. Chemoradiotherapy is the...
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Fistula development after anal abscess drainage—a multicentre retrospective cohort study
PurposeAnal abscesses are common and, despite correct treatment with surgical drainage, carry the risk of develo** fistulas. Studies identifying...
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Dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging in identifying active anal fistula after surgery
BackgroundIt is challenging to identify residual or recurrent fistulas from the surgical region, while MR imaging is feasible. The aim was to use...
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Description and management of patients with anal fissure: insights on Italian primary care setting coming from real-world data
To describe patients with anal fissure (AF) and their management in primary care. Retrospective study using the Italian Longitudinal Patient Database...
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To what extent are anorectal function tests comparable? A study comparing digital rectal examination, anal electromyography, 3-dimensional high-resolution anal manometry, and transperineal ultrasound
BackgroundAnorectal function tests are helpful for objective investigation of anorectal (dys)function. A variety of tests are available, but there is...
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Crohn’s disease-related anal fistula cancer diagnosed by examination under anesthesia: a case report
BackgroundAs the number of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases, the incidence of IBD-related colorectal cancer (CRC) is also on...
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Comparison of anal function and quality of life after conformal sphincter preservation operation and intersphincteric resection of very low rectal cancer: a multicenter, retrospective, case–control analysis
PurposeConformal sphincter preservation operation (CSPO) is a sphincter preservation operation for very low rectal cancers. Compared to...
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Immediate postpartum assessment of the anal sphincter by endovaginal ultrasound: An experimental study
Introduction and hypothesisObstetric anal sphincter injuries are frequently missed and carry a significant risk for the development of anal...
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Incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries following breech compared to cephalic vaginal births
IntroductionObstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs) at the time of childbirth can lead to serious consequences including anal incontinence,...
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Correlation of anorectal symptoms and endoanal ultrasound findings after obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS)
IntroductionObstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) predispose to development of anorectal symptoms that affect women’s quality of life.
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The efficiency and safety of modified tissue-selecting therapy stapler combined with complete anal canal epithelial preservation operation in circumferential mixed hemorrhoids: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeThis study aimed to explore the efficiency and safety of modified tissue-selecting therapy stapler combined with complete anal canal...
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A magnetic resonance imaging-based decision-making tool for predicting complex anal fistulas healing in the early postoperative period
BackgroundMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has excellent accuracy in diagnosing preoperative lesions before anal fistula surgery. However, MRI is not...
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Diffusion-weighted imaging complements T2-weighted MRI for tumour response assessment in squamous anal carcinoma
ObjectivesA published tumour regression grade (TRG) score for squamous anal carcinoma treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy based on T2-weighted...
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Berlin survey on obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI)
PurposeObstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs) complicate about 5% of vaginal births. The risk of anal incontinence is increased. OASI detection...
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Parachute-like pull-through anastomosis for low rectal cancer: a new method for preservation of anal function
BackgroundWith recent improvements in surgical technique, oncological outcomes of low rectal cancer have improved over time. But the QoL impairment...
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Fistulectomy and primary sphincteroplasty in complex anal fistula treatment: a hospital-based long-term follow-up study
BackgroundCurrently, there is no agreement on the best treatment for complex anal fistulas with the least recurrence and lowest complication rate....
