This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

A multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of the Surgisis Anal Fistula Plug versus surgeon’s preference for trans sphincteric fistula-in-ano. The FIAT Trial. Ann Surg 2021; 273: 433-441.

Published: 9th June 2021

Authors: Jayne D, Scholefield J, Tolan D, Gray R, Senapati A, Hulme CT et al.

Conclusion

Some 304 patients were randomized to fistula plug or treatment by surgeon preference. There was no difference in the outcomes, but the cost of the plug made this procedure more expensive.

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