Anal Fistula and Abscess

Anorectal Anatomy Related to Anal Fistula and Abscess.- Anorectal Physiology Related to Anal Fistula and Abscess.- Classification of Anal Fistula and Abscess: Useful Features to Address the Treatment.- Epidemiology of Anal Fistula and Abscess.- From Abscess to Fistula: Is This the Rule?.- Pathophysiology of Anal Fistula and Abscess: Old Concepts and New Insights.- Severity Scores for Anal Fistulas.- Unconventional insights into etiology of fistulas in the peri-anal region.- Clinical Assessment of Crohn's Anal Abscess and Fistula.- Clinical Assessment of Cryptoglandular Anal Abscess and Fistula.- Anorectal Physiology Assessment in Patients With Anal Fistula: When Necessary?.- Endoanal Ultrasound in The Diagnosis of Cryptoglandular Anal Fistula and Abscess.- Future perspectives in The Diagnosis of Anal Fistula and Abscess.- Magnetic Resonance and Traditional Radiology in The Diagnosis of Cryptoglandular Anal Fistula and Abscess.- Magnetic Resonance in The Diagnosis of Crohn's Anal Fistula and Abscess.- Utility and Limitations of Endoanal Ultrasound in The Diagnosis of Crohn's Anal Fistula and Abscess.- Additional Surgical Options to Treat Anal Fistulas: Gracilis Interposition, Martius Flap, Gluteal Flap.- Anal Fistula: Actual Perspectives of Scientific Research Toward the Future.- Correct Use of Setons: Is There Any Agreement?.- Dermal Flap.- Fistula Laser Closure.- Fistulectomy.- Fistulotomy.- Flap.- Glue and Paste Injection.- How to Drain an Abscess.- Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT).- Quality of Life Following Anal Fistula Treatment.- Risk Factors for Recurrence and Incontinence After Anal Fistula Surgery.- Stem Cells in Cryptoglandular Anal Fistulas.- Treatment by Over-The-Scope Clip.- Utility of Adding Marsupialization to Fistulotomy.- Utility of Adding Sphincter Reconstruction to Fistulotomy/Fistulectomy.- Video-Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment.- Evidences for optimal surgical management of anal fistulas and abscess.- Future directions in

Prof. Carlo Ratto was born in Naples, Italy, on July 6, 1962. He completed his graduation in medicine and surgery at the Catholic University of Rome in 1987 and specialized in emergency surgery at the Catholic University of Rome in 1992. He is a colorectal surgeon, experienced in clinical and scientific research, training and educational support, and innovations in coloproctology. His clinical practice concerns particularly the colo-recto-anal disorders and diseases. He was coordinator of several scientific projects, with publication of results in prestigious scientific journals. He has been editor of books on different topics in coloproctology. He was Scientific Director and Member of Board of numerous training and master courses, meetings, and congresses. Prof. Ratto is an active member of the most prestigious scientific societies in coloproctology. He was frequently involved, as invited speaker, in a number of national and international congresses and meetings, and he hasalso performed "live surgery." He is active member of - American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), Fellow - European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) - International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) Prof. Ratto was/is member of the several committees of the ASCRS. Prof. Ratto is member of the editorial board of several scientific journals.


Dr. Angelo Parello was born in Agrigento, Italy, on October 17, 1980. He graduated with honors in medicine and surgery from the Catholic University of Rome in 2004. From 2004 to 2010, he was resident in general surgery at the Catholic University of Rome, which he attended with particular interest directed to diagnosis and treatment of coloproctological diseases. His clinical practice is mainly directed to diagnosis and treatment of colo-rectal-anal diseases, and he is an expert in performing both anorectal and pelvic floor diagnostics tests (e.g., anorectal manometry and endoanal and transrectal ultrasound) and treatment (e.g.,