Multidisciplinary and evidence-based management of fistulizing perianal Crohn&rsquo;s disease

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology

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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Aug 15, 2014; 5(3): 239-251
Published online Aug 15, 2014. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v5.i3.239

Multidisciplinary and evidence-based management of fistulizing perianal Crohn’s disease

Ricardo Sordo-Mejia, Wolfgang B Gaertner

Ricardo Sordo-Mejia, Wolfgang B Gaertner, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, ABC Medical Center, 01120 Mexico City, Mexico

Author contributions: Sordo-Mejia R and Gaertner WB contributed to literature search and manuscript preparation.

Correspondence to: Wolfgang B Gaertner, MSc, MD, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, ABC Medical Center, Sur 136. No. 116-1A, Colonia Las Americas, 01120 Mexico City, Mexico. wolfganggaertnermd@gmail.com

Telephone: +52-55-10406569

Received: November 28, 2013
Revised: May 7, 2014
Accepted: May 28, 2014
Published online: August 15, 2014

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Core tip: This manuscript is a comprehensive review that focuses on the multidisciplinary management of fistulizing perianal Crohn’s disease. The treatment options discussed in this review are based on a current literature review as well as our experience with the disease. Diagnostic and treatment algorithms are also provided.