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Anal fistula risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factor in the development of anal fistula are diabetes, smoking, alcohol, obesity.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Common Risk Factors
References
References
- ↑ Devaraj B, Khabassi S, Cosman BC (2011). “Recent smoking is a risk factor for anal abscess and fistula”. Dis. Colon Rectum. 54 (6): 681–5. doi:10.1007/DCR.0b013e31820e7c7a. PMID 21552051.
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