Anal fistula surgery showdown: LIFT vs fistulotomy – which spares continence?
NCT ID NCT07579715
First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study compares two common surgeries for anal fistula, a painful condition causing discharge and discomfort. One hundred adults will receive either the LIFT procedure (which aims to protect bowel control) or fistulotomy with seton (a thread placed in the tract). Researchers will track healing time, recurrence, pain, and whether patients maintain normal bowel control.
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Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital, Islamabad Medical and Dental College
RECRUITINGIslamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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