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Long-term outcomes of IDF vs. ID.
| Long-term outcomes | IDF | ID | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 65) | (n = 73) | ||
| Follow-up time, median (IQR), y | 5.00 (4.00–7.50) | 7.00 (5.50–9.00) | 0.000 |
| Cure, n (%) | 64 (98.46) | 59 (80.82) | 0.001 |
| Fistula formation, n (%) | 1 (1.54) | 10 (13.70) | 0.01 |
| PA recurrence, n (%) | 0 (0) | 4 (5.48) | 0.12 |
ID, incision and drainage; IDF, incision and drainage with primary fistulotomy; IQR, interquartile range; PA, perianal abscess.
