Radiofrequency fistulotomy in XXXX . An alternative to conventional surgical fistulotomy.

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Most surgeons prefer fistulotomy by laying an open technique in treating different types of @entity9292 . We used the radiofrequency fistulotomy procedure in 136 cases of various types of low anal fistulae in a one-year period. The @entity1 were followed for 18 months. The average time for complete wound @entity446 was 37 days and to resume routine 7 days. Delayed wound @entity446 occurred in 7 @entity1 . It failed completely in 2 @entity1 and 3 @entity1 lost to follow up. No @entity1 had interference with continence. Radiofrequency fistulotomy method was effective with easy tissue excision and minimum @entity548 . It permitted to be used in deep and difficult areas like the adjoining tracts. The failure rate was 3.7%. (Ref. 5.)
