Burden and outcomes for complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease: Systematic review.

CONCLUSION: Complex perianal fistulas in CD pose substantial clinical and humanistic burden. There is a need for effective treatments, especially for patients refractory to anti-tumour necrosis factor-α agents, as evidenced by high failure and relapse rates.
PMID: 30479468 [PubMed - in process]

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 14, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Panes J, Reinisch W, Rupniewska E, Khan S, Forns J, Khalid JM, Bojic D, Patel H Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research