Repeat endorectal advancement flap after flap breakdown and recurrence of fistula‐in‐ano – is it an option?

Aim  Endorectal advancement flaps are an established treatment for high transsphincteric and suprasphincteric fistulae. The outcome of a repeat procedure in the case of flap breakdown and fistula recurrence remains unclear. The aim of the study was to analyse the outcome of repeat endorectal advancement flaps.

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