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NCT07744672
Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Versus Cyanoacrylate Glue in One-Stage Management of High Transsphincteric Perianal Fistula
Conditions: High Transsphincteric Perianal Fistula
Sex: All
Ages: 16 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 60
Sponsor: Ain Shams University
Location: Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University Cairo
Summary
This study aims to compare ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract with cyanoacrylate glue in the management of high transsphincteric perianal fistula.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Age ≥ 16 years MRI-confirmed high transsphincteric perianal fistula Fit for surgery (ASA I-III)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Crohn's disease
* Tuberculosis or malignancy-associated fistula
* Horseshoe fistula
* Previous definitive fistula surgery (excluding drainage procedures)
* Pregnancy
* Immunocompromised state (e.g., HIV, chronic steroid use, chemotherapy)
* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c \> 8% )
* Active, undrained perianal sepsis/abscess at the time of scheduled surgery
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07744672). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.