Role of MR fistulogram in preoperative assessment of anorectal fistulas and its correlation with intraoperative finding

Abstract

Introduction – Accurate preoperative assessment of the perianal fistulous tract is the main purpose of the diagnostics and to a large extend determines surgery effectiveness. One of the useful diagnostic methods in perianal fistulas is magnetic resonance imaging. The present study was conducted with an aim to correlate MRI findings with intra operative findings in assessment of patients with anorectal fistulas.