Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) Procedure Versus Use of an Anal Fistula Plug for Anal Fistula Repair

Exclusion Criteria

• •History or suspicion of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's or Ulcerative colitis).
• •History of connective tissue disease.
• •Rectovaginal fistula.
• •Presence of horseshoe fistula.
• •History of immunosuppression therapy/treatment within previous six months.
• •Presents of a proximal diversion and refractory fistula.
• •Any physical conditions, disease, or disorder that would exclude subject from being a candidate for elective surgery.
• •Known history of allergy to pork or pork products.