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Clinical outcome was assessed in terms of fistula healing, continence, failure and technical problems.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Successful healing of 20 of the 26 complex fistulas was achieved using this technique with no disturbance of continence and minimal (technical) complications.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Flap advancement and core fistulectomy is a safe, effective procedure for complex rectal fistulas with good functional results and minimal or no disturbance of continence, and should be considered for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas.<\/jats:p>\n               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