Imaging Template for Reporting Anal Fistula

Imaging Template for Reporting Anal Fistula

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most used diagnostic tool for pre-operative assessment of anal fistula.

However, there is lack of standardization in reporting this investigation. Moreover, reports may miss a number of key information for surgical planning.

The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness, reproducibility, and acceptability of a new template for reporting anal fistula, which may favor standardization in clinical practice and inform surgical decision making.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults with primary anal fistula (cryptoglandular or Crohn-related) undergoing MRI

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active cancer of the anorectum
• Recto-vaginal fistula