Malignant transformation of chronic perianal Crohn’s fistula

Management of these fistulas can be challenging and healing may not be complete. Because of the difficulty in treating these fistulas they may be chronic. Because of the potential of a cure, early diagnosis may improve prognosis. In addition to these drugs for the treatment of chronic perianal Crohn...

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Published in:The American journal of surgery 2005, Vol.189 (1), p.61-62
Main Authors: Bahadursingh, Anil M., Longo, Walter E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Biological and medical sciences
Bowel disease
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Chronic Disease
Crohn Disease - complications
Crohn Disease - pathology
Debridement
Family medical history
Fatal Outcome
General aspects
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Patients
Rectal Fistula - etiology
Rectal Fistula - pathology
Skin cancer
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Thigh
Ulcers
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Summary:Management of these fistulas can be challenging and healing may not be complete. Because of the difficulty in treating these fistulas they may be chronic. Because of the potential of a cure, early diagnosis may improve prognosis. In addition to these drugs for the treatment of chronic perianal Crohn's fistulae, a mouse-human chimeric monoclonal antibody to tumor necrosis factor-α, infliximab, has been added to the armamentarium.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.04.013