article · Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences

Clinical and Radiological Features of Perianal Fistula: An MRIBased Study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Semira Abrar Issa
Tesfaye Kebede Legesse
Alemayehu Bedane Worke
Assefa Getachew Kebede
Ashenafi Aberra Buser

20241 citationOpen accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

This study elucidates MRI patterns of perianal fistulas, revealing that over one-third of patients had complex fistulas. This underscores the importance of preoperative MRI for effective surgical planning and reducing recurrence rates.

Research topics

Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
Diverticular Disease and Complications

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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v34i1.6s

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