Radiofrequency fistulotomy: A better alternative for treating low anal fistula

Sao Paulo Medical Journal

Volumn 122, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 172-174

  Gupta, Pravin Jaiprakash ^a,b  

^a Fine Morning Hospital and Research Center   (India)

^b Gupta Nursing Home   (India)

Author keywords

Anus; Colorectal surgery; Radio waves; Rectal fistula; Recurrence

Indexed keywords

ABSENTEEISM; ANUS FISTULA; ANUS SURGERY; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; FOLLOW UP; HOSPITAL DISCHARGE; HUMAN; LENGTH OF STAY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; RADIOFREQUENCY; RECURRENCE RISK; SURGICAL APPROACH; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; TREATMENT OUTCOME; WORK RESUMPTION; WOUND HEALING;

EID: 9144238857     PISSN: 15163180     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S1516-31802004000400008     Document Type: Article

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