Fistulizing Crohn's disease.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_F5B981CC3864
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Fistulizing Crohn's disease.
Journal
Digestion
Author(s)
Felley C., Mottet C., Juillerat P., Froehlich F., Burnand B., Vader J.P., Michetti P., Gonvers J.J.
ISSN
0012-2823
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2005
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
71
Number
1
Pages
26-28
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review - Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Fistulas are common in Crohn's disease. A population-based study has shown a cumulative risk of 33% after 10 years and 50% after 20 years. Perianal fistulas were the most common (54%). Medical therapy is the main option for perianal fistula once abscesses, if present, have been drained, and should include antibiotics (both ciprofloxacin and metronidazole) and immunomodulators. Infliximab should be reserved for refractory patients. Surgery is often necessary for internal fistulas.
Keywords
Anti-Bacterial Agents, Clinical Trials as Topic, Crohn Disease, Digestive System Surgical Procedures, Drug Therapy, Combination, Humans, Immunosuppressive Agents, Proctocolitis, Rectal Fistula, Treatment Outcome
Pubmed
Web of science
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25/01/2008 16:58
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20/08/2019 17:22
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