Table 5.
Comparison between operation methods (n = 247) and worse postoperative fecal incontinence (n = 17)
| Operation (n = 247) | Case | Patients with worse incontinence | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| In individual | 0.309 | ||
| Fistulotomy | 79 | 4 (5.1) | |
| Fistulectomy | 39 | 3 (7.7) | |
| Seton | 20 | 3 (15.0) | |
| LIFT | 88 | 4 (4.5) | |
| ERAF | 11 | 1 (9.1) | |
| Othersa | 10 | 2 (20.0) | |
| In group | 0.799 | ||
| Sphincter-cutting operation | 138 | 10 (7.2) | |
| Sphincter-preserving operation | 109 | 7 (6.4) |
Values are presented as number only or number (%).
Seton, seton staged fistulotomy; LIFT, ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract; ERAF, endorectal advancement flap.
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Other procedures included core-out distal fistulectomy, simple closure of the internal opening, and video-assisted anal fistula treatment.