Response to "Comment on the systematic review of TROPIS for anal fistula".

Surg Open Sci · 2026 · PMC12974245 · PMID 41815267

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Nevertheless, several studies included in our review reported improved continence outcomes using validated subjective scales, suggesting a favorable trend that warrants further verification.

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