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The use of fibrin glue in the treatment of complex perianal fistulae: a case report

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We present a 71-year-old man with a horseshoe, complex perianal fistula. He was treated by a simple fistulotomy for the fistula at sixth hour, while fibrin sealant was applied for the complicated one. He is free of symptoms 24 months postoperatively.

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  1. 1st Propedeutic Surgical Department, A.H.E.P.A. University Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

    S. Panidis, V. N. Papadopoulos, A. Michalopoulos, V. Douros, A. Mekras, T. Papavaramidis, N. Τziris & G. Basdanis

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    V. N. Papadopoulos

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Panidis, S., Papadopoulos, V.N., Michalopoulos, A. et al. The use of fibrin glue in the treatment of complex perianal fistulae: a case report. Tech Coloproctol 14 (Suppl 1), 19–20 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-010-0608-x

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