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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2021; 27(24): 3643-3653
Published online Jun 28, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i24.3643
Published online Jun 28, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i24.3643
Table 2 Definitions of outcome
| Parameter | Definition | Supplementary definition |
| Healing | Complete healing of internal and external opening; no abscess, no symptoms | Assessment by clinical examination including proctoscopy |
| Persistence | No complete healing with persistence of fistula (external opening) and/or symptoms | Defined postoperative observation period |
| Recurrence | Recurrence of fistula after period with complete healing and interval without symptoms | With or without occurrence of abscess |
- Citation: Schwandner O. Stem cell injection for complex anal fistula in Crohn’s disease: A single-center experience. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(24): 3643-3653
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v27/i24/3643.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v27.i24.3643