NCT04357210

Brief Summary

A retrospective analysis of patients treated for recurrent posterior anorectal fistula, who previously had undergone radical excision of fistula-in-ano, was performed. Three types of surgical reconstruction were compared: fistulectomy with primary sphincteroplasty, muco-muscular advancement flap and full-thickness low rectum posterior semicircular mobilization.

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Enrollment
14

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2016

Typical duration for all trials

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2016

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2018

Completed
2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 20, 2020

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 22, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

April 27, 2020

Status Verified

April 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

April 20, 2020

Last Update Submit

April 23, 2020

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Recurrence rate

    The rate of any symptoms or clinical signs related to recurrence of anorectal fistula: persistent non-healing wound, discharge through the postoperative scar after complete wound healing or an abscess in operation area confirmed with ultrasound or MRI

    12 months

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Operative time

    Day 0

  • Intraoperative blood loss

    Day 0

  • Pain intensity

    postoperative days 1, 3, 7, 14, 28

  • Anal incontinence score

    postoperative days 1, 3, 7, 14, 28

  • Complete wound healing time

    1 year

Study Arms (3)

primary sphincteroplasty

end-to-end primary sphincteroplasty with interrupted sutures

Procedure: fistula tract excision and anal sphincter reconstruction

muco-muscular advancement flap

A U-shaped muco-muscular flap was mobilized and fixed to the anoderm with one-row interrupted absorbable sutures

Procedure: fistula tract excision and anal sphincter reconstruction

full-thickness low rectum posterior semicircular mobilization

Proximal parts of the internal sphincter and the longitudinal muscle were carefully separated from the underlying external sphincter and puborectalis muscle, moving further in the cranial direction, the Waldeyer's fascia was exposed and incised. Full-thickness posterior semicircular flap was fixed to anoderm

Procedure: fistula tract excision and anal sphincter reconstruction

Interventions

The primary fistulous tract was excised together with any secondary tracts or residual cavities. Then on of the reconstructive steps was performed

full-thickness low rectum posterior semicircular mobilizationmuco-muscular advancement flapprimary sphincteroplasty

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Men and women with high recurrent posteriorly located anorectal fistulas

You may qualify if:

  • recurrent posterior anorectal fistula
  • previously had undergone radical excision
  • contrast-enhanced MRI performed preoperatively
  • colonoscopy preoperatively

You may not qualify if:

  • Crohn's disease
  • superficial fistulas
  • low intersphincteric fistulas
  • infections (anorectal sepsis, tuberculosis, HIV)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rectal Fistula

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal FistulaDigestive System FistulaDigestive System DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesRectal DiseasesFistulaPathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Petr Tsarkov, Prof

    Director

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 20, 2020

First Posted

April 22, 2020

Study Start

January 1, 2016

Primary Completion

May 1, 2018

Study Completion

May 1, 2018

Last Updated

April 27, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-04