Herand Abcarian, MD, FACSProfessor of Surgery, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chicago, IL, USA.

• Epidemiology: incidence and prevalence of fistula in ano.- Applied anatomy.- Relationship of abscess to fistula.- Classification and treatment of anorectal infections.- Clinical assessment of anal fistulas.- Clinical assessment and imaging modalities of fistula in ano.- Classification and management strategies.- Seton (loose, cutting, chemical).- Fistulotomy and lay open technique.- Fistulectomy with Primary Sphincter Reconstruction.- Fibrin sealant.- Biologic fistula plugs.- Synthetic fistula plug.- Endorectal advancement flap.- Dermal advancement flap.- Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT).- VAAFT.- Stem cell application in fistula disease.- Crohn's disease.- Tuberculosis fistulas.- Fistula Surgery in the Era of Evidence Based Medicine.- Causes of operative failure.- Recurrence/Persistence After Fistula Treatment: What Next?.

Herand Abcarian, MD, FACSProfessor of Surgery, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chicago, IL, USA.

• Epidemiology: incidence and prevalence of fistula in ano.- Applied anatomy.- Relationship of abscess to fistula.- Classification and treatment of anorectal infections.- Clinical assessment of anal fistulas.- Clinical assessment and imaging modalities of fistula in ano.- Classification and management strategies.- Seton (loose, cutting, chemical).- Fistulotomy and lay open technique.- Fistulectomy with Primary Sphincter Reconstruction.- Fibrin sealant.- Biologic fistula plugs.- Synthetic fistula plug.- Endorectal advancement flap.- Dermal advancement flap.- Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT).- VAAFT.- Stem cell application in fistula disease.- Crohn's disease.- Tuberculosis fistulas.- Fistula Surgery in the Era of Evidence Based Medicine.- Causes of operative failure.- Recurrence/Persistence After Fistula Treatment: What Next?.

Herand Abcarian, MD, FACSProfessor of Surgery, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chicago, IL, USA.

• Epidemiology: incidence and prevalence of fistula in ano.- Applied anatomy.- Relationship of abscess to fistula.- Classification and treatment of anorectal infections.- Clinical assessment of anal fistulas.- Clinical assessment and imaging modalities of fistula in ano.- Classification and management strategies.- Seton (loose, cutting, chemical).- Fistulotomy and lay open technique.- Fistulectomy with Primary Sphincter Reconstruction.- Fibrin sealant.- Biologic fistula plugs.- Synthetic fistula plug.- Endorectal advancement flap.- Dermal advancement flap.- Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT).- VAAFT.- Stem cell application in fistula disease.- Crohn's disease.- Tuberculosis fistulas.- Fistula Surgery in the Era of Evidence Based Medicine.- Causes of operative failure.- Recurrence/Persistence After Fistula Treatment: What Next?.