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Outcomes by internal orifice management
| Primary ligation (n = 27) | Fistula plug (n = 16) | No closure (n = 8) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improvement | 24/26 (92.3%) | 12 (75.0%) | 4 (50.0%) |
0.026 NC vs FP: 0.36 NC vs PL: 0.02 FP vs PL: 0.99 |
| Closure | 16/24 (66.7%) | 9 (56.3%) | 3/4 (75.0%) | 0.65 |
| Recurrence | 10 (37.0%) | 5 (31.3%) | 5 (62.5%) | 0.37 |
| Complication | 1 (3.7%) | 4 (25.0%) | 3 (37.5%) |
0.02 NC vs FP: 0.65 NC vs PL: 0.03 FP vs PL: 0.99 |
| Worsening fecal incontinence | 1 (4.3%) | 0 | 0 | 0.99 |
