Evaluation of the role of cyanoacrylate glue in the management of fistula-in-ano

Davinder Koli; Pravin Kumar; Viraj Panda

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20200811

Authors

Davinder Koli Department of General Surgery, MAMC, New Delhi, India
Pravin Kumar Department of General Surgery, MAMC, New Delhi, India
Viraj Panda Department of General Surgery, MAMC, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20200811

Keywords:

Cyanoacrylate glue, Faecal incontinence, Fistula in ano

Abstract

Background: Fistula in ano is a common problem in patients presenting to surgical OPD. Various procedures have been described for the treatment of anal fistula, including fistulectomy, fistulotomy and use of a cutting seton. Surgical treatment of anal fistula is associated with a significant risk of recurrence and faecal incontinence due to damage to anal sphincter. The introduction of cyanoacrylate glue to close fistula tracts using an occlusive material and with no risk of incontinence (as there is no sphincter damage). The study was designed to evaluate the role of cyanoacrylate glue in the management of fistula in ano.

Methods: Here, 40 patients were enrolled in study as day cases. Patients were examined clinically and subjected to MRI pelvis where internal opening couldn’t be palpated on digital rectal examination (DRE). Fistula tract was mapped using fistula probe and washed with diluted hydrogen peroxide and normal saline. The excess granulation tissue at the external opening was curetted. The glue was then injected slowly into fistulous tract through 8 F infant feeding tube. Patients were further examined in the OPD until 6-months.

Results: Here, 32 patients got healed after first instillation of glue with stoppage of discharge from the fistulous tract. The other 2 patients required second instillation of glue and showed no signs of discharge thereafter. While 6/40 continued to discharge even after instillation of glue.

Conclusions: Cyanoacrylate glue can be offered as a sphincter sparing alternative to conventional procedure in patients with anal fistula.

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