Table 1 Characteristics of fistula-in-ano
Characteristic | Number |
|---|---|
Number of patients | 32 |
Male | 31 (96.8%) |
Female | 1 (3.1%) |
Primary fistula tract | |
Trans-sphincteric with associated cavity | 26 (81.2%) |
Inter-sphincteric with associated cavity | 6 (18.7%) |
Level of fistula opening | |
Below dentate line | 11 (34.7%) |
At the dentate line | 20 (62.5%) |
Above the dentate line | 1 (3.1%) |
Histology | |
Unremarkable | 30 (93.7%) |
Crohn’s disease | 1 (3.1%) |
Tuberculosis | 1 (3.1%) |
Mean time of significant cavity contraction | 34.78 days |
Median time of significant cavity contraction | 21 days (21–112 days) |
Number of patients requiring reinsertion of irrigation tube (after first EUA) | 8 (25%) |
Outcome | |
Fistula healed | 28 (87.5%) |
Lost to follow up | 3 (9.4%) |
Fistula not healed | 1 (3.1%) |