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  1. Darvadstrocel for treating complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease (TA556)

    Evidence-based recommendations on darvadstrocel (Alofisel) for previously treated complex perianal fistulas in adults with non-active or mildly active luminal Crohn’s disease.

    Technology appraisal guidance
    Published
    9 January 2019
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  2. Endoscopic ablation for an anal fistula (IPG645)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying heat to the fistula.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    17 April 2019
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  3. Bioprosthetic plug insertion for anal fistula (IPG662)

    Evidence-based recommendations on bioprosthetic plug insertion for anal fistula in adults. This involves putting a plug into the fistula and stitching it in place.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    25 September 2019
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  4. Collagen paste for closing an anal fistula (IPG648)

    Evidence-based recommendations on collagen paste for closing an anal fistula in adults. This involves using the paste to fill the fistula to seal it. The aim is to encourage healing.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    29 May 2019
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  5. Radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula (IPG644)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying laser energy to the fistula.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    13 March 2019
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  6. Percutaneous endovascular forearm arteriovenous fistula creation for haemodialysis access (IPG710)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endovascular forearm arteriovenous fistula creation for haemodialysis access in adults. This involves using radiofrequency energy, or heat and pressure, to join an artery and vein in the forearm to create a fistula for haemodialysis access.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 October 2021
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  7. Insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula (IPG507)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula. This involves inserting a collagen plug into the fistula to seal off where it joins the bowel.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 November 2014
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  8. Renal replacement therapy and conservative management (NG107)

    This guideline covers renal replacement therapy (dialysis and transplantation) and conservative management for people with chronic kidney disease stages 4 and 5. It aims to improve quality of life by making recommendations on planning, starting and switching treatments, and coordinating care.

    NICE guideline
    Published
    3 October 2018
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  9. VAAFT for treating anal fistulae (MIB102)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on VAAFT for treating anal fistulae .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    20 April 2017

  10. Permacol for treating anal fistulae (MIB105)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Permacol for treating anal fistulae .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    23 May 2017

  11. Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management (NG147)

    This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of diverticular disease in people aged 18 years and over. It aims to improve diagnosis and care and help people get timely information and advice, including advice about symptoms and when to seek help.

    NICE guideline
    Published
    27 November 2019
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  12. NICE encourages further research, preferably randomised controlled trials, into percutaneous endovascular forearm arteriovenous fistula creation for haemodialysis access. This should report details of patient selection, particularly about vascular anatomy, technique used, need for training, patency of the fistula and its subsequent ease of use, and quality of life.

    controlled trials, into percutaneous endovascular forearm arteriovenous fistula creation for haemodialysis access. This should report...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    5 November 2021

  13. The Insides System for managing intestinal failure (MIB286)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on The Insides System for managing intestinal failure .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    17 February 2022

  14. NICE encourages further research into insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula. Research should ideally take the formof prospective studies that compare the course of the enterocutaneous fistula (its natural history) with and without use of the procedure. Reports should record the conditions underlying all fistulas that are treated, their location, whether they are high or low output, and details of previous treatments. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.

    enterocutaneous fistula. Research should ideally take the formof prospective studies that compare the course of the enterocutaneous...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  15. Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, although there are no major safety concerns, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements  for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research.

    safety and efficacy of radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore,...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 November 2019