31 December 2024 : Clinical Research
Comparative Analysis of Directional Snare vs Cutting Seton for High Anal Fistula Treatment
Ming-Li Zhong ABCDEF 1, Yang Huang BCEG 2, Xin-Zhe Li B 2, Xiao-Long Hu E 2, Xian-Shu Wu B 2, Zheng Zuo B 1, Qian-Zhu Han B 1, Yu-Hui Yang B 1, Hong-Ya Yan B 1, Yue Lu AEG 2*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945664
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e945664
Table 3 Comparison of operation time, elastic cutting cord or rubber band falling-off time, and wound healing time between the 2 groups.
| Operation time (min) | Elastic cutting cord or rubber band falling-off time (days) | Wound healing time (days) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFCS (n=30) | 25.5±4.6 | 11.8±1.2 | 29.5±9.2 |
| CS (n=30) | 29.9±5.1 | 11.3±1.6 | 37.2±10.7 |
| t | −3.503 | 1.371 | −2.997 |
| 0.001 | 0.176 | 0.004 | |
| CS – cutting seton group; DFCS – directional CS with a disposable fistula snare group. | |||