The long-term outcome of anti-TNF alpha therapy in perianal Crohn ’s disease

ConclusionsAlthough anti-tumour necrosis factor alpha tends to improve symptoms of perianal Crohn ’s disease, in the long term, it rarely achieves complete healing. Perianal fistulising disease, a history of perianal abscess and antibiotic treatment are predictors of poor response to therapy.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research