Should we consider topical silver nitrate irrigation as a definitive nonsurgical treatment for perianal fistula?

Attaallah, Wafi; TÜNEY, DAVUT; Gulluoglu, MAHMUT; UĞURLU, MUSTAFA; GÜNAL, ÖMER; Yegen, ŞEVKET

doi:10.1097/dcr.0000000000000143

Should we consider topical silver nitrate irrigation as a definitive nonsurgical treatment for perianal fistula?

Attaallah W., TÜNEY D. , Gulluoglu B. M. , UĞURLU M. Ü. , GÜNAL Ö. , Yegen C.

Diseases of the colon and rectum, vol.57, no.7, pp.882-7, 2014 (Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 57 Issue: 7
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000143
Title of Journal : Diseases of the colon and rectum
Page Numbers: pp.882-7

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surgery is currently the sole treatment modality for anal fistulas. However, surgery is associated with complications such as permanent incontinence, which reduces quality of life.