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Introduction Anorectal fistulas are chronic abnormal connections between the anal canal and perianal skin, often resulting from cryptoglandular infections. Despite advancements in surgical techniques, ...

Background & Aims Perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease is the main risk factor for anal cancer in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Whether this occurs due to a higher frequency of human ...

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — When it comes to conditions in the colon and rectum, surgeons who specialize in these specific areas see a lot. Dr. Amy Curry is a general surgeon specializing in the colon and ...

ABSTRACT: Objective: Help improve surgical management of obstetric fistulas. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study with descriptive and analytical aims conducted over a period of 9 ...

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