Open AccessThree-dimensional endoanal ultrasound for diagnosis of perianal fistulas: Reliable and objective technique
Author(s) -
Marina GarcésAlbir,
Stephanie García-Botello,
Alejandro Espí,
Vicente PlaMartí,
José MartínArévalo,
David MoroValdezate,
Joaquı́n Ortega
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-9366
DOI - 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i7.513
Subject(s) - medicine , endoanal ultrasound , concordance , surgery , fistula , fistulotomy , colorectal surgery , ultrasound , anal verge , physical examination , anal canal , anal fistula , radiology , rectum , abdominal surgery , colorectal cancer , cancer
To evaluate accuracy of three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound (3D-EAUS) as compared to 2D-EAUS and physical examination (PE) in diagnosis of perianal fistulas and correlate with intraoperative findings.