A systematic review and meta-analysis of the safety and efficacy of fistula laser closure.

Hossam ElfekiM ShalabyS H EmileA SakrM MikaelL Lundby

Published in: Techniques in coloproctology (2020)

FiLaC may be considered an effective and safe sphincter-saving technique for the treatment of fistula-in-ano with an acceptable, low, complication rate. However, well-designed randomized control trials comparing FiLaC with other techniques are required to substantiate the promising outcomes reported in this review.

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