%0 Journal Article %T Management of fistula-in-ano: An introduction %A AM El-Tawil %J World Journal of Gastroenterology %D 2011 %I Baishideng Publishing Group Co. Limited %R 10.3748/wjg.v17.i28.3271 %X Peri-anal fistulae are a worldwide health problem that can affect any person anywhere. Surgical management of these fistulae is not free from risks. Recurrence and fecal incontinence are the most common complications after surgery. The cumulative personal surgical experience in managing cases with anal fistulae is significantly considered as necessary for obtaining better results with minimal adverse effects after surgery. The purpose for conducting this survey is to facilitate better outcome after surgical interventions in idiopathic anal fistulae¡¯ cases. %K Peri-anal fistulae %K Surgery %K Fecal incontinence %K Recurrence %K Complications %U /v17/i28/3271.htm