The aim of this study was to analyze the features of Crohn's anal fistulas and to evaluate the
efficacy of seton treatment. In 119 patients with Crohn's disease, the incidence of anal fistula …

MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY LESIONS IN ANO-PERINEAL CROHN'S DISEASE.
Anoperineal involvement in Crohn's disease is common and affects around 1/3 of patients …

An overview of frequency, diagnosis, classification and therapy of perianal fistula in Crohn's
disease is presented. There is a positive correlation with the extent of intestinal disease. The …

Anorectal (rohn's Disease Page 1 CHAPTER 25 Anorectal (rohn's Disease P. BUCHMANN
Definition Anorectal Crohn's disease includes both lesions of the perianal skin and the inner …

Perianal and especially rectovaginal fistulas in Crohn's disease represent a great
therapeutic dilemma. Surgical intervention is mandatory in the impending destruction of the …

Perianal disease in Crohn's disease is a difficult matter to deal with. The indication for
therapy is not always clear in this disease with a relatively mild natural course. More …

All practitioners caring for patients with Crohn's disease (CD) must know all the various
aspects of anoperineal lesions in this singular entity. Suppuration in CD does not follow the …

Crohn's disease (CD) is complicated by perianal fistulas in up to 40% of patients at some
time during the course of their disease. Perianal fistulas are particularly frequent when the …

A retrospective review of patients with Crohn's disease treated at our institution from 1973 to
1986 revealed 35 patients operated upon for anorectal fistulas. Twenty-nine had low …

The incidence and prognosis of anal fistulas were investigated in a prospective study
comprising 136 patients operated on for Crohn's disease. The incidence of anal fistulas was …