Closure of anorectal fistula using a suturable bioprosthetic plug
Guidance issued
IPG Number: IPG221
Summary
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on closure of anorectal fistula using a suturable bioprosthetic plug.
Description
Anal fistula is an abnormal opening between the anal canal and the skin around the anus. It may cause symptoms such as pain or discomfort and leaking of blood or pus. In this procedure, a specially designed 'plug' is inserted into the fistula and stitched in place.
OPCS code:
Details
Topic area:
Digestive system
Surgical procedures
Surgical procedures
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
British Society of Gastroenterology
Date notified to NICE:
04 July 2006
Provisional consultation date:
Spring 2007
Guidance issue date:
27 June 2007
Contact details:
Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Helen Gallo
ip@nice.org.uk
ip@nice.org.uk
Contact Address:
Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
