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ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2026

Preoperative transrectal three-dimensional ultrasound improves complex anal fistula diagnosis and surgical outcomes.

Shuai Xu, Yue Shen, E Gong, Zixuan Liu, Qi Jin, Nanxin Zheng

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Article in The Journal of international medical research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shuai XuDepartment of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment of Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, China.
Yue ShenDepartment of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment of Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, China.
E GongDepartment of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment of Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, China.
Zixuan LiuDepartment of Colorectal and Anal Surgery of Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, China.
Qi JinDepartment of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment of Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, China.ORCID 0009-0002-7100-5207
Nanxin ZhengDepartment of Colorectal and Anal Surgery of Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, China.

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Abstract

BackgroundTo explore the clinical value of preoperative transrectal three-dimensional ultrasound in diagnosing the internal opening and classifying complex anal fistulas, and to evaluate its impact on surgical efficacy.MethodsA total of 42 patients with complex anal fistulas were divided into an observation group and a control group. The control group underwent conventional transrectal ultrasound examination, while the observation group underwent three-dimensional transrectal ultrasound examination. Perioperative data were recorded and compared between the two groups.ResultsThe observation group showed significantly higher diagnostic accuracy (p

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Colorectal Surgical ProceduresImaging, Three-DimensionalRectal FistulaAdultAnal CanalFecal IncontinenceFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsPreoperative CareProspective StudiesRecurrenceTreatment Outcomeclassificationcomplex anal fistulassurgical efficacyThree-dimensional ultrasound

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PMID41871981
PMCPMC13009895

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