Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. meeting the diagnostic criteria for anal fistula in the "Diagnostic Criteria for Anal Fistula (2004 Edition)", and being diagnosed through clinical examinations, digital rectal examinations, anorectal ultrasound, MRI, and other examinations; 2. being 18 years old or above; 3. having clear consciousness and being able to understand and cooperate to complete the questionnaire survey; 4. voluntarily signing the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. having other serious anorectal diseases, such as anal fissure, rectal prolapse, colorectal cancer, etc.; 2. having severe dysfunction of important organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys; 3. suffering from mental diseases or having cognitive impairments; 4. having undergone anorectal surgery or other major surgeries that may affect the quality of life recently (within 3 months).