Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound is accurate and reproducible in determining type and height of anal fistulas

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kołodziejczak ◽  
G. A. Santoro ◽  
A. Obcowska ◽  
Z. Lorenc ◽  
M. Mańczak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Endoanal Ultrasound ◽  
Anal Fistulas

scholarly journals Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound in complex anorectal fistulas

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-81
Author(s):  
Giulio Santoro
Keyword(s):  
Fistulous Tract ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Endoanal Ultrasound ◽  
Anal Continence ◽  
Anal Fistulas ◽  
Wide Availability ◽  
Colorectal Surgeons ◽  
Perianal Sepsis ◽  
Complex Anal Fistulas

The management of complex anorectal fistulas is associated with potential risk of fecal incontinence and recurrences. Understanding type and height of the fistulous tract has clinical relevance for colorectal surgeons in order to select the optimal surgical approach. History and physical examination along with selective imaging to delineate the anatomy of the fistula are critical to individualize the patient?s treatment. Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound provides an accurate and reproducible assessment of perianal sepsis and in many cases, the result is not different from that of MRI. Due to higher panoramicity, multiplanar reconstruction allows to visualize the fistula tracts in the context of the surrounding structures. Ultrasound has several important advantages: relative ease of use, minimal discomfort, cost-effectiveness, relatively non-time consuming, and wide availability in the clinical setting. This modality has a favourable impact on the outcome of surgical treatment for complex anal fistulas reducing the recurrence rate, minimizing postoperative complications and preserving anal continence.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Diagnostic Accuracy of Anal Fistula by 360° Endoanal Ultrasound

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-69
Author(s):  
Jawhar Lal Singha ◽  
Sami Ahmad ◽  
Nadim Ahmed ◽  
SM Zulker Nayeem ◽  
Ferdoush Rayhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Anal Fistula ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Endoanal Ultrasound ◽  
Internal Opening ◽  
Surgical Results ◽  
Anal Fistulas ◽  
Imaging Tool ◽  
Endoanal Sonography ◽  
Noninvasive Imaging Modality

Introduction: 360° endoanal ultrasound (EAUS) has become an effective imaging tool to diagnose anal fistulas for last three decades. Objectives: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of 360° endoanal ultrasound imaging comparing pre and peroperative diagnosis in anal fistulas. Methods: Between Jauary 2015 and June 2018, 240 patients with clinical anal fistula underwent endoanal sonographic assessment using a 360° endoanal transducer (7–15 MHz The sonographic findings, including the fistulas and other inflammatory lesions, were correlated with surgical results. The types of fistulas on endoanal sonography based on classification of Park and the internal opening of the fistula, both pre and peroperative, were compared to those of other studies. Results: The 240 patients studied included 165 male and 75 female patients. Endoanal sonography was able to show and track hypoechoic lesions, their locations, and internal openings of the fistulas. Compared with surgical results, endoanal sonography had sensitivity of 94.6%, specificity of 100%, and accuracy of 94.1% for the diagnosis of perianal fistulas. Also, endoanal sonography had accuracy of 86.1% for determining fistula types based on the Parks classification and 92.8% for identifying internal openings of the fistulas. Conclusions: Endoanal ultrasound is an accurate and noninvasive imaging modality for evaluation of fistulas. It is a very useful tool for preoperative management and surgical planning by providing precise and detailed information on fistulas. J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll, December 2018, Vol.10(2); 66-69

Pre-operative assessment of anal fistulas using endoanal ultrasound

2002 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 436-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Lengyel ◽  
N. G. Hurst ◽  
J. G. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Endoanal Ultrasound ◽  
Anal Fistulas ◽  
Operative Assessment

Comparison of three-dimensional high-resolution manometry and endoanal ultrasound in the diagnosis of anal sphincter defects

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. e607-e611 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Vitton ◽  
W. Ben Hadj Amor ◽  
K. Baumstarck ◽  
M. Behr ◽  
M. Bouvier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Anal Sphincter ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Endoanal Ultrasound ◽  
High Resolution Manometry ◽  
Sphincter Defects ◽  
Anal Sphincter Defects

Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound assessment of the anal sphincters: Reproducibility

2008 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 675-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid P. Olsen ◽  
Kåre Augensen ◽  
Tom Wilsgaard ◽  
Torvid Kiserud
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Endoanal Ultrasound ◽  
Anal Sphincters ◽  
Ultrasound Assessment

Diagnostic Accuracy of Three-Dimensional Endoanal Ultrasound for Anal Fistula: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (11) ◽  
pp. 913-922
Author(s):  
Jin Li ◽  
◽  
Shao-Na Chen ◽  
Yun-Yong Lin ◽  
Zhi-Min Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Anal Fistula ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Endoanal Ultrasound

Endoanal ultrasound in anal fistulas. Is there any influence on postoperative outcome?

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. B. Benjelloun ◽  
T. Souiki ◽  
M. El Abkari
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Outcome ◽  
Endoanal Ultrasound ◽  
Anal Fistulas
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