A 43-year-old woman underwent a ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) 7 weeks ago to close her posterior transsphincteric anal fistula. She has had persistent discharge from her intersphincteric wound. On clinical examination, she was found to have a persistent internal opening and the external opening has healed. What would be the most appropriate procedure to perform next to resolve her drainage?

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