Living with cryptoglandular anal fistula: a qualitative investigation of the patient's experience through semi-structured patient interviews.
Nusrat IqbalAstrid J H M MachielsenStephanie O BreukinkRebecca WoodcockGillian KaneLaith AlrubaiyUgo GrossiMerel L KimmanPhil J TozerPublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2022)
The impact of cryptoglandular anal fistula extends beyond the physical symptoms of pain and discharge, requires significant readjustment, and often negatively impacts psycho-social wellbeing. These aspects of disease should receive greater attention in future assessment of treatment and quality of life.