Heterogeneity in outcome selection, definition and measurement in studies assessing the treatment of cryptoglandular anal fistula: findings from a systematic review.

A J H M MachielsenNusrat IqbalM L KimmanK SahnanS O AdegbolaG KaneR WoodcockJ KleijnenU GrossiS O BreukinkP J Tozer

Published in: Techniques in coloproctology (2021)

There is substantial heterogeneity in outcomes, definitions, and measurement instruments reported in interventional studies for cryptoglandular anal fistula. This emphasises the need for standardised outcome reporting and measurement.

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