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Sohrabi M, Bahrami S, Mosalli M, Khaleghian M, Obaidinia M. Perianal Fistula; from Etiology to Treatment - A Review. Middle East J Dig Dis 2024; 16:76-85. [PMID: 39131109 PMCID: PMC11316198 DOI: 10.34172/mejdd.2024.373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Anal fistula has been a challenging clinical issue for years due to its complex pathogenesis. The risk of frequent recurrence and incontinence complicates long-term treatment. Recent scientific literature has reviewed new techniques used for anal fistula treatment in recent years, assessing the advantages and disadvantages of each based on clinical outcomes. Although surgery is the main method used to treat anal fistula, there is no simple technique that can completely heal complex anal fistula. The surgical treatment should consider the healing outcome and the protection of anal function comprehensively. Several innovative techniques have emerged in recent years, such as combined techniques based on drainage seton and LIFT-plug, which appear to be relatively effective therapies. However, more multi-center prospective trials with long-term follow-up are needed to validate their effectiveness. In some situations, medical treatment may also be considered.
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- Masoudreza Sohrabi
- Gastrointestinal and liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Alorfi NM, Alourfi MM, Bokhari GA, Alkhattabi A, Ibrahim NA, Alsabban AM, Almatrafi MJ, Zakri YA, Almahmoud AJ, Al-ghamdi KMA, Alsharif SN. Comprehensive Review of Ustekinumab Utilization in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Insights from the ClinicalTrials.gov Registry. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:4283-4294. [PMID: 37750106 PMCID: PMC10518143 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s433636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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Background Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. To achieve and sustain remission, effective treatment strategies are necessary. Ustekinumab, a biologic agent targeting interleukin-12 and interleukin-23, has emerged as a significant therapeutic option for moderate to severe IBD. Aim To gain insights into the utilization of Ustekinumab for IBD, we conducted a comprehensive review of the ClinicalTrials.gov registry. Methods A comprehensive search of the ClinicalTrials.gov was conducted to find all clinical trials involving the use of Ustekinumab in IBD patients. As of December 30th, 2022, 69 clinical trials were identified that included IBD and Ustekinumab. The study list was saved, and those clinical trials that fitted the definition of targeted therapy were included in the review. Results The results showed that Ustekinumab was associated with significant improvements in the clinical response and remission rates, in both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis patients. Additionally, the safety profile of Ustekinumab was generally favourable, with low rates of adverse events reported. In terms of study design, most of the relevant studies found in the database were interventional studies. The investigation focused on completed studies and found that there were a limited number of clinical trials with interventional measures. Conclusion Ustekinumab appears to be a promising treatment option for patients with IBD, with the potential to provide significant clinical benefits and a favourable safety profile. Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and explore optimal dosing and treatment regimens.
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- Nasser M Alorfi
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Internal Medicine Department, King Faisal Medical City for Southern Region, Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Gastroenterology, East Jeddah Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Section, Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Section, Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Section, Internal Medicine Department, King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Armed Force Hospital of Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
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Albuquerque A, Etienney I. Identification and Reporting of Anal Pathology during Routine Colonoscopies. JOURNAL OF COLOPROCTOLOGY 2023; 43:152-158. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1769921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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AbstractThe gold-standard procedure for anal canal examination is anoscopy. Nonetheless, patients are referred for a colonoscopy for many reasons, and a routine exam might provide an opportunity to diagnose anal pathologies, such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal polyps, condylomas, and anal squamous cell carcinoma. It is important to know the main features of these conditions and relevant information to report in order to help guide patient treatment and follow-up.
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- Andreia Albuquerque
- Gastroenterology Department, Teaching Hospital of Fernando Pessoa University, Cosme, Portugal
- Precancerous lesions and early cancer management research group RISE@CI-IPO (Health Research Network), Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto (IPO-Porto), Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Proctology, Deaconesses Croix Saint-Simon Hospital, Paris, France
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Muller O, Labiad C, Frontali A, Giacca M, Monsinjon M, Panis Y. What is the best surgical option after failure of graciloplasty in patients with recurrent rectovaginal fistula? A study of 19 consecutive patients. Tech Coloproctol 2023; 27:453-458. [PMID: 36574114 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-022-02742-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Management of recurrent rectovaginal fistula (rRVF) remains challenging despite the good results of graciloplasty reported in the literature. However, little is known about how to avoid a permanent stoma if graciloplasty fails. The aim of our study was to report the management of rRVF after failure of graciloplasty. METHODS A retrospective study was performed on consecutive patients with rRVF after failure of graciloplasty treated at our institution in January 2005-December 2021. RESULTS There were 19 patients, with a median age at graciloplasty of 39 years (range 25-64 years). Etiologies of RVF were Crohn's disease (CD) (n = 10), postoperative (n = 5), post-obstetrical (n = 3), and unknown (n = 1). After failure of graciloplasty, 45 new procedures were performed, all of them with a covering stoma: trans-anal repairs (n = 31), delayed colo-anal anastomosis (DCAA) (n = 4), biological mesh interposition (n = 3), second graciloplasty (n = 3), stoma only (n = 2) and redo ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) (n = 2). One patient was not re-operated on and instead treated medically for CD. After a mean follow-up of 63 ± 49 months, success (i.e., absence of stoma or RVF) was obtained in 11 patients (58%): 4/4 DCAA (100%), 5/31 after local repair (16%), 1 after stoma creation alone (50%) and 1 after redo IPAA (50%). Second graciloplasty and biologic mesh interposition all failed. All 8 patients with failed intervention had CD. CONCLUSIONS In cases of rRVF after failed graciloplasty, reoperation is possible, although the chance of success is relatively low. The best results were obtained with DCAA. CD is a predictor of poor outcome.
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- O Muller
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University of Paris, 100 boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110, Clichy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University of Paris, 100 boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110, Clichy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University of Paris, 100 boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110, Clichy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University of Paris, 100 boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110, Clichy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University of Paris, 100 boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110, Clichy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University of Paris, 100 boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110, Clichy, France.
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Nakase H, Esaki M, Hirai F, Kobayashi T, Matsuoka K, Matsuura M, Naganuma M, Saruta M, Tsuchiya K, Uchino M, Watanabe K, Hisamatsu T. Treatment escalation and de-escalation decisions in Crohn's disease: Delphi consensus recommendations from Japan, 2021. J Gastroenterol 2023; 58:313-345. [PMID: 36773075 PMCID: PMC10050046 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-023-01958-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to develop criteria for treatment intensification in patients with (1) luminal Crohn's disease (CD), (2) CD with perianal disease and/or fistula, (3) CD with small bowel stenosis, (4) in the postoperative setting, and (5) for discontinuing or reducing the dose of treatment in patients with CD. METHODS PubMed and Embase were searched for studies published since 1998 which may be relevant to the five defined topics. Results were assessed for relevant studies, with preference given to data from randomized, controlled studies. For each question, a core panel of 12 gastroenterologists defined the treatment target and developed statements, based on the literature, current guidelines, and relevant additional studies. The evidence supporting each statement was graded using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine: Levels of Evidence (March 2009). A modified Delphi process was used to refine statements and gain agreement from 54 Japanese specialists at in-person and online meetings conducted between October 2020 and April 2021. RESULTS Seventeen statements were developed for treatment intensification in luminal CD (targeting endoscopic remission), six statements for treatment intensification in perianal/fistulizing CD (targeting healing of perianal lesions and complete closure of the fistula), six statements for treatment intensification in CD with small bowel stenosis (targeting resolution of obstructive symptoms), seven statements for treatment intensification after surgery (targeting endoscopic remission), and five statements for discontinuing or reducing the dose of treatment in patients with CD. CONCLUSIONS These statements provide guidance on how and when to intensify or de-intensify treatment for a broad spectrum of patients with CD.
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- Hiroshi Nakase
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, South-1, West-16, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8543 Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Center for Advanced IBD Research and Treatment, Kitasato University, Kitasato Institute Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura, Chiba Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-Shi, Tokyo, 181-8611 Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Division of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka-Shi, Tokyo, 181-8611 Japan
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Cazelles A, Collard MK, Lalatonne Y, Doblas S, Zappa M, Labiad C, Cazals-Hatem D, Maggiori L, Treton X, Panis Y, Jarry U, Desvallées T, Eliat PA, Pineau R, Motte L, Letourneur D, Simon-Yarza T, Ogier-Denis E. A Preclinical Validation of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Treatment of Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:8324. [PMID: 35955465 PMCID: PMC9368411 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Fistulizing anoperineal lesions are severe complications of Crohn's disease (CD) that affect quality of life with a long-term risk of anal sphincter destruction, incontinence, permanent stoma, and anal cancer. Despite several surgical procedures, they relapse in about two-thirds of patients, mandating innovative treatments. Ultrasmall particles of iron oxide (USPIO) have been described to achieve in vivo rapid healing of deep wounds in the skin and liver of rats thanks to their nanobridging capability that could be adapted to fistula treatment. Our main purpose was to highlight preclinical data with USPIO for the treatment of perianal fistulizing CD. Twenty male Sprague Dawley rats with severe 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid solution (TNBS)-induced proctitis were operated to generate two perianal fistulas per rat. At day 35, two inflammatory fistulas were obtained per rat and perineal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed. After a baseline MRI, a fistula tract was randomly drawn and topically treated either with saline or with USPIO for 1 min (n = 17 for each). The rats underwent a perineal MRI on postoperative days (POD) 1, 4, and 7 and were sacrificed for pathological examination. The primary outcome was the filling or closure of the fistula tract, including the external or internal openings. USPIO treatment allowed the closure and/or filling of all the treated fistulas from its application until POD 7 in comparison with the control fistulas (23%). The treatment with USPIO was safe, permanently closed the fistula along its entire length, including internal and external orifices, and paved new avenues for the treatment of perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease.
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- Antoine Cazelles
- Département of Chirurgie Colorectale, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Beaujon, CEDEX, 92110 Clichy, France; (A.C.); (M.K.C.); (C.L.); (L.M.); (Y.P.)
- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Université Paris Cité, Team Gut Inflammation, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (D.C.-H.); (X.T.)
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- Département of Chirurgie Colorectale, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Beaujon, CEDEX, 92110 Clichy, France; (A.C.); (M.K.C.); (C.L.); (L.M.); (Y.P.)
- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Université Paris Cité, Team Gut Inflammation, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (D.C.-H.); (X.T.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université Paris Cité, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, LVTS, INSERM, UMR 1148, 75018 Paris, France; (Y.L.); (L.M.); (D.L.); (T.S.-Y.)
- Départements of Biochimie and de Médecine Nucléaire, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Avicenne, 93009 Bobigny, France
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- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Laboratory of Imaging Biomarkers, Université Paris Cité, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (S.D.); (M.Z.)
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- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Laboratory of Imaging Biomarkers, Université Paris Cité, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (S.D.); (M.Z.)
- Département of Radiologie, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Beaujon, CEDEX, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Département of Chirurgie Colorectale, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Beaujon, CEDEX, 92110 Clichy, France; (A.C.); (M.K.C.); (C.L.); (L.M.); (Y.P.)
- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Université Paris Cité, Team Gut Inflammation, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (D.C.-H.); (X.T.)
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- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Université Paris Cité, Team Gut Inflammation, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (D.C.-H.); (X.T.)
- Département of Pathologie, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Beaujon, CEDEX, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Département of Chirurgie Colorectale, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Beaujon, CEDEX, 92110 Clichy, France; (A.C.); (M.K.C.); (C.L.); (L.M.); (Y.P.)
- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Université Paris Cité, Team Gut Inflammation, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (D.C.-H.); (X.T.)
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- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Université Paris Cité, Team Gut Inflammation, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (D.C.-H.); (X.T.)
- Département Gastroentérologie, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Beaujon, CEDEX, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Département of Chirurgie Colorectale, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Beaujon, CEDEX, 92110 Clichy, France; (A.C.); (M.K.C.); (C.L.); (L.M.); (Y.P.)
- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Université Paris Cité, Team Gut Inflammation, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (D.C.-H.); (X.T.)
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- Université Rennes, CNRS, INSERM, BIOSIT UAR 3480, US_S 018, Oncotrial, 35000 Rennes, France; (U.J.); (T.D.)
- Biotrial Pharmacology, Unité De Pharmacologie Préclinique, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Université Rennes, CNRS, INSERM, BIOSIT UAR 3480, US_S 018, Oncotrial, 35000 Rennes, France; (U.J.); (T.D.)
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- Université Rennes, CNRS, INSERM, BIOSIT UAR 3480, US_S 018, PRISM, 35000 Rennes, France;
- INRAE, INSERM, Institute NUMECAN, UMR_A 1341, Université Rennes, UMR_S 1241, 35000 Rennes, France
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- INSERM, CLCC Eugène Marquis, Oncogenesis, Stress Signaling, Université Rennes, UMR_S 1242, 35000 Rennes, France;
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université Paris Cité, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, LVTS, INSERM, UMR 1148, 75018 Paris, France; (Y.L.); (L.M.); (D.L.); (T.S.-Y.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université Paris Cité, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, LVTS, INSERM, UMR 1148, 75018 Paris, France; (Y.L.); (L.M.); (D.L.); (T.S.-Y.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université Paris Cité, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, LVTS, INSERM, UMR 1148, 75018 Paris, France; (Y.L.); (L.M.); (D.L.); (T.S.-Y.)
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- Centre de Recherche sur l’Inflammation, INSERM, U1149, CNRS, ERL8252, Université Paris Cité, Team Gut Inflammation, BP 416, 75018 Paris, France; (D.C.-H.); (X.T.)
- INSERM, CLCC Eugène Marquis, Oncogenesis, Stress Signaling, Université Rennes, UMR_S 1242, 35000 Rennes, France;
- INSERM U1242, Centre Eugène Marquis, Rue de la Bataille de Flandres-Dunkerque, 35042 Rennes, France
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Wetwittayakhlang P, Al Khoury A, Hahn GD, Lakatos PL. The Optimal Management of Fistulizing Crohn's Disease: Evidence beyond Randomized Clinical Trials. J Clin Med 2022; 11:3045. [PMID: 35683433 PMCID: PMC9181669 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11113045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Fistulizing Crohn's disease (FCD) remains the most challenging aspect of treating patients with CD. FCD can occur in up to 30% of patients with CD and may lead to significant disability and impaired quality of life. The optimal treatment strategies for FCD require a multidisciplinary approach, including a combined medical and surgical approach. The therapeutic options for FCD are limited due to sparse evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs). The current recommendations are mainly based on post hoc analysis from RCTs, real-world clinical studies and expert opinion. There is variation in everyday clinical practice amongst gastroenterologists and surgeons. The evidence for anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy is the strongest in the treatment of FCD. However, long-term fistula healing can be achieved in only 30-50% of patients. In recent years, emerging data in the advent of therapeutic modalities, including the use of new biologic agents, therapeutic drug monitoring, novel surgical methods and mesenchymal stem cell therapy, have been shown to improve outcomes in achieving fistula healing. This review summarizes the existing literature on current and emerging therapies to provide guidance beyond RCTs in managing FCD.
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- Panu Wetwittayakhlang
- Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4, Canada or (P.W.); (G.D.H.)
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA;
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- Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4, Canada or (P.W.); (G.D.H.)
- Graduate Course Sciences in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-002, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4, Canada or (P.W.); (G.D.H.)
- First Department of Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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Sirmai L, Pelletier AL, Gault N, Zallot C, Bouguen G, Bouchard D, Roland Nicaise P, Peyneau M, Sironneau S, Bittencourt MDC, Petitcollin A, Fernandez P, Roblin X, Siproudhis L, Abramowitz L. Relationship between clinical remission of perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease and serum adalimumab concentrations: A multi-center cross-sectional study. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:961-972. [PMID: 35317057 PMCID: PMC8908286 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i9.961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Crohn’s disease (CD) is complicated by perianal fistulas in approximately 20% of patients. Achieving permanent fistula closure remains a challenge for physicians. An association between serum anti-tumor necrosis factor-α concentrations and clinical outcomes in patients with CD has been demonstrated; however, little information is available on serum adalimumab (ADA) concentrations and remission of perianal fistulas in such patients.
AIM To study the relationship between serum ADA concentrations and clinical remission of CD-associated perianal fistulas.
METHODS This cross-sectional study of patients with CD-associated perianal fistulas treated with ADA was performed at four French hospitals between December 2013 and March 2018. At the time of each serum ADA concentration measurement, we collected information about the patients and their fistulas. The primary study endpoint was clinical remission of fistulas defined as the absence of drainage (in accordance with Present’s criteria), with a PDAI ≤ 4, absence of a seton and assessment of the overall evaluation as favorable by the proctologist at the relevant center. We also assessed fistula healing [defined as being in clinical and radiological (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) remission] and adverse events.
RESULTS The study cohort comprised 34 patients who underwent 56 evaluations (patients had between one and four evaluations). Fifteen patients had clinical remissions (44%), four of whom had healed fistulas on MRI. Serum ADA concentrations were significantly higher at evaluations in which clinical remission was identified than at evaluations in which it was not [14 (10-16) vs 10 (2-15) μg/mL, P = 0.01]. Serum ADA concentrations were comparable at the times of evaluation of patients with and without healed fistulas [11 (7-14) vs 10 (4-16) μg/mL, P = 0.69]. The adverse event rate did not differ between different serum ADA concentrations.
CONCLUSION We found a significant association between high serum ADA concentrations and clinical remission of CD-associated perianal fistulas.
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- Laura Sirmai
- Division of Hepato-Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Bichat Claude Bernard University Hospital, Paris 75018, France
- Division of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Hospital Croix Saint Simon, Paris 75020, France
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- Division of Hepato-Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Bichat Claude Bernard University Hospital, Paris 75018, France
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- Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Clinical Research, University Hospital Center Bichat, Paris 75018, France
- National Institute of Health and Medical Research CIC-EC1425, University Hospital Center Bichat, Paris 75018, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Nancy Regional and University Hospital Center, Nancy 54035, France
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- Imphy CIC 1414 Group and Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Rennes, Pontchaillou, Rennes 35033, France
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- Division of Immunology, University Hospital Center Bichat, Paris 75018, France
- Inflammation, Microbiome and Immunosurveillance, Faculty of Pharmacy, Université Paris-Saclay, Châtenay-Malabry 92290, France
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- Division of Immunology, Nancy Regional and University Hospital Center, Nancy 54000, France
- University of Lorraine, CNRS UMR 7365, IMoPA, Nancy 54000, France
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Pharmacology and Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Information Center, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 35700, France
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- Division of Radiology, University Hospital Center Bichat, Paris 75018, France
- Orangerie Center, Le Perreux-sur-Marne 94170, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology, CHU Saint Etienne, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez 42270, France
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- Imphy CIC 1414 Group and Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Rennes, Pontchaillou, Rennes 35033, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Proctology, University Hospital Center Bichat, Paris 75018, France
- Ramsay GDS Clinique Blomet, Paris 75018, France
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Abramowitz L, Brochard C, Pigot F, Roumeguere P, Pillant H, Vinson Bonnet B, Faucheron JL, Senéjoux A, Bonnaud G, Meurette G, Fayette JM, Train C, Staumont G, Siproudhis L, Bouchard D. Surgical closure, mainly with glue injection and anti-tumour necrosis factor α, in fistulizing perianal Crohn's disease: A multicentre randomized controlled trial. Colorectal Dis 2022; 24:210-219. [PMID: 34623746 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM In patients with fistulizing perianal Crohn's disease (CD), the need for a secondary surgical step is not defined. The aim was to assess the efficacy of surgical closure compared to a single seton removal in patients with drained fistulizing perianal CD treated with adalimumab. METHODS This was a multicentre, randomized controlled trial, comparing seton removal + surgical closure (closure group) to seton removal alone (control group) with a stratification according to the American Gastroenterological Association classification. The primary end-point was fistula closure at month 12 defined by the association of the following criteria: no seton, absence of a visible external opening, absence of discharge from the tract after finger compression, absence of an internal opening, absence of perianal pain/abscess and absence of fistula-related abnormalities. RESULTS Among the 64 included patients (262 expected) (48 complex fistula, 75%), 33 were randomized to the closure group and 31 to the control group. In the closure group, 26 patients (78.8%) had glue. At month 12, overall fistula closure was achieved in 35 of the evaluable 58 patients (60%): 18/32 (56%) in the surgery group and 17/26 (65%) in the control group (P = 0.479). In the closure group, fistula closure was observed in 13/25 (52%) and 5/7 (71%) patients with complex and simple fistula respectively (P = 0.426), compared with 12/18 (67%) and 5/8 (63%), respectively in the control group (P = 1.000). CONCLUSIONS Seton removal alone seems to be no more effective than a secondary surgical step (in particular glue injection) in patients having fistulizing perianal CD controlled by an initial drainage combined with adalimumab. The results should be interpreted with caution.
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- Laurent Abramowitz
- Service d'Hépato-gastroentérologie et Proctologie, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France.,Ramsay Général de Santé, Clinique Blomet, Paris, France
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- Service des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France.,CIC 1414, INPHY, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France
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- Service de Proctologie, Hôpital Bagatelle, Maison de Santé Protestante Bagatelle, Talence, France
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- Service de Proctologie, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Institut Léopold-Bellan, Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale et Digestive, CHI, Poissy-St-Germain-en-Laye, Paris, France
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- Unité de Chirurgie Colo-rectale, Service de Chirurgie Digestive et de l'Urgence, Hôpital Michallon, CHUGA, Grenoble, France
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- Clinique de Chirurgie Digestive et Endocrinienne (CCDE), Institut des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif (IMAD), University Hospital of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Service des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France.,CIC 1414, INPHY, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France
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- Service de Proctologie, Hôpital Bagatelle, Maison de Santé Protestante Bagatelle, Talence, France
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Fathallah N, Cristea C, Beaussier H, Khirani S, de Parades V. Infliximab for Anoperineal Lesions in Crohn's Disease: Remission Appears to be Based on Rapid Combination Therapy at High Doses. JOURNAL OF COLOPROCTOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Study Aim The aim of the present study was to compare in real life the characteristics of treatment with infliximab according to the presence or absence of anoperineal involvement in Crohn's disease.
Methods We performed a single-center, prospective, non-interventional study, on patients with Crohn's disease in remission who had been treated with infliximab for at least 1 year. Patients with poor treatment compliance, on antibiotics, or those with a stoma were excluded.
Results We included 52 patients in this study: 34 with anoperineal lesions with or without luminal lesions, and 18 with luminal lesions only. Patients with anoperineal lesions were more likely to have undergone surgery (70.6% versus 38.9%, p = 0.027), had a shorter median time to infliximab treatment initiation (0.5 versus 5.5 years, p = 0.005), a higher mean dose of infliximab (6.6 versus 5.1 mg/kg, p = 0.015), and were more likely to receive combination treatments including infliximab (52.9% versus 11.1%, p = 0.008) than patients with luminal involvement only.
Conclusions In our study, infliximab treatment was initiated more quickly, at higher doses, and more in combination therapy for anoperineal Crohn's disease than for luminal damage alone. Additional studies are required to confirm this finding and to assess the tolerance of this treatment throughout patient management.
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- Nadia Fathallah
- Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph, MedicoSurgical Proctology Department, Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph, MedicoSurgical Proctology Department, Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph, Clinical Research Center, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Necker, Clinical Investigation Center, Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph, MedicoSurgical Proctology Department, Paris, France
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Mégier C, Bourbao-Tournois C, Perrotin F, Merle P, Ouaissi M, Diguisto C. Long-term evaluation of the impact of delivery modalities on anal continence in women with Crohn's disease. J Visc Surg 2021; 159:353-361. [PMID: 34799288 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2021.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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CONTEXT Crohn's disease (CD) and sphincter injury during childbirth are two risk factors for anal incontinence (AI). The long-term risk of developing AI in women with CD after childbirth has never been studied. GOAL The main objective of the study is to assess the risk of developing severe AI after childbirth in women with CD. METHODS A retrospective study was performed in women with CD who gave birth in a French "Level 3" maternity hospital between 2000 and 2015. The primary endpoint was severe AI as defined by a Wexner score≥9 or a St. Mark's score≥9, at least five years after childbirth. The association between delivery route and occurrence of severe AI was assessed by univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS Forty-six women were included, 32 of whom were delivered vaginally and 14 by Caesarean section. Thirty-one percent of the women had severe AI according to the Wexner score, and 41% according to the St. Mark's score. Two factors were associated with severe AI: vaginal delivery and the occurrence of an obstetric perineal injury: (crude OR=8.89, 95% (CI: 1.03-76.57) and crude OR=4.16, 95% (CI: 1.06-16.27) respectively for AI defined by the Wexner score, and crude OR=6.8, 95% (CI: 1.30-35.41) and crude OR=4.3, 95% (CI: 1.23-15.2) for AI defined by the St. Mark's score). After adjusting for confounding factors, only vaginal delivery was associated with severe AI (adjusted OR=22.86, 95% CI: 1.52-931.28 for a Wexner score≥9 and adjusted OR=16. 11 (95% CI: 1.43-533.26) for a St Mark score≥9). CONCLUSION Vaginal birth was associated with the development of severe long-term AI in women with CD.
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- C Mégier
- Maternity Olympe de Gouges, Regional University Hospital of Tours, 2, Boulevard Tonnellé, 37044 Tours cedex 1, France; François Rabelais University, Tours, France.
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- François Rabelais University, Tours, France; Department of Digestive, Oncological, Endocrine, Hepatobiliary and Hepatic Transplantation Surgery. Trousseau Hospital, Regional University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
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- Maternity Olympe de Gouges, Regional University Hospital of Tours, 2, Boulevard Tonnellé, 37044 Tours cedex 1, France; François Rabelais University, Tours, France
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- François Rabelais University, Tours, France; Department of Gastroenterology, Trousseau Hospital, Regional University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
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- François Rabelais University, Tours, France; Department of Digestive, Oncological, Endocrine, Hepatobiliary and Hepatic Transplantation Surgery. Trousseau Hospital, Regional University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
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- Maternity Olympe de Gouges, Regional University Hospital of Tours, 2, Boulevard Tonnellé, 37044 Tours cedex 1, France; François Rabelais University, Tours, France
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Buscail E, Le Cosquer G, Gross F, Lebrin M, Bugarel L, Deraison C, Vergnolle N, Bournet B, Gilletta C, Buscail L. Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in the Treatment of Perianal Fistulas in Crohn's Disease: Rationale, Clinical Results and Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22189967. [PMID: 34576129 PMCID: PMC8470328 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Between 20 to 25% of Crohn’s disease (CD) patients suffer from perianal fistulas, a marker of disease severity. Seton drainage combined with anti-TNFα can result in closure of the fistula in 70 to 75% of patients. For the remaining 25% of patients there is room for in situ injection of autologous or allogenic mesenchymal stem cells such as adipose-derived stem/stromal cells (ADSCs). ADSCs exert their effects on tissues and effector cells through paracrine phenomena, including the secretome and extracellular vesicles. They display anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, pro-angiogenic, proliferative, and immunomodulatory properties, and a homing within the damaged tissue. They also have immuno-evasive properties allowing a clinical allogeneic approach. Numerous clinical trials have been conducted that demonstrate a complete cure rate of anoperineal fistulas in CD ranging from 46 to 90% of cases after in situ injection of autologous or allogenic ADSCs. A pivotal phase III-controlled trial using allogenic ADSCs (Alofisel®) demonstrated that prolonged clinical and radiological remission can be obtained in nearly 60% of cases with a good safety profile. Future studies should be conducted for a better knowledge of the local effect of ADSCs as well as for a standardization in terms of the number of injections and associated procedures.
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- Etienne Buscail
- Department of Surgery, CHU Toulouse-Rangueil and Toulouse University, UPS, 31059 Toulouse, France;
- IRSD, University of Toulouse, INSERM 1022, INRAe, ENVT, UPS, 31300 Toulouse, France; (C.D.); (N.V.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Pancreatology, CHU Toulouse-Rangueil and Toulouse University, UPS, 31059 Toulouse, France; (G.L.C.); (B.B.); (C.G.)
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- Centre for Clinical Investigation in Biotherapy, CHU Toulouse-Rangueil and INSERM U1436, 31059 Toulouse, France; (F.G.); (M.L.); (L.B.)
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- Centre for Clinical Investigation in Biotherapy, CHU Toulouse-Rangueil and INSERM U1436, 31059 Toulouse, France; (F.G.); (M.L.); (L.B.)
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- Centre for Clinical Investigation in Biotherapy, CHU Toulouse-Rangueil and INSERM U1436, 31059 Toulouse, France; (F.G.); (M.L.); (L.B.)
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- IRSD, University of Toulouse, INSERM 1022, INRAe, ENVT, UPS, 31300 Toulouse, France; (C.D.); (N.V.)
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- IRSD, University of Toulouse, INSERM 1022, INRAe, ENVT, UPS, 31300 Toulouse, France; (C.D.); (N.V.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Pancreatology, CHU Toulouse-Rangueil and Toulouse University, UPS, 31059 Toulouse, France; (G.L.C.); (B.B.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Pancreatology, CHU Toulouse-Rangueil and Toulouse University, UPS, 31059 Toulouse, France; (G.L.C.); (B.B.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Pancreatology, CHU Toulouse-Rangueil and Toulouse University, UPS, 31059 Toulouse, France; (G.L.C.); (B.B.); (C.G.)
- Centre for Clinical Investigation in Biotherapy, CHU Toulouse-Rangueil and INSERM U1436, 31059 Toulouse, France; (F.G.); (M.L.); (L.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-561323055
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Rectovaginal fistula in Crohn's disease treatment: a low long-term success rate and a high definitive stoma risk after a conservative surgical approach. Tech Coloproctol 2021; 25:1143-1149. [PMID: 34436729 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-021-02506-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Management of rectovaginal fistula (RVF) in Crohn's disease (CD) is challenging. Available studies are heterogeneous and retrospective, with short-term follow-up. The aim of this study was to assess the overall long-term medico-surgical treatment results in women with RVF due to CD. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on consecutive patients operated on for RVF in CD from September 1996 to November 2019 at a tertiary teaching hospital. All surgeries were classified as preliminary, closure, or salvage procedures. Primary outcome was fistula remission defined as the combination of fistula closure and no stoma, at least 6 months since last procedure. RESULTS Thirty-two patients (median age 34 [range 21-55] years), with a median follow-up of 11.3 years (0-23.7) after first surgery, were included. Altogether, 138 procedures were performed; 36 (26%) preliminary, 80 (58%) closure, and 13 (9%) salvage procedures. RVF remission was obtained in 7/32 patients (22%). At the end of follow-up, a stoma was present in 13/32 patients (41%). The percentage of time on biologics was 86% for patients in remission, versus 36% for the others (p = 0.0057). After univariate analysis, only anti-TNF-α was significantly related to successful closure techniques (p = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS The RVF remission rate in CD was low in the long term. However, patients underwent a succession of interventions, and the stoma rate was high. Combination of biologics with surgical management was crucial.
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Lan GL, Ma XD, Yang T, Yi KQ, Qi YX, An LY, Duan YQ, Chen XZ, Sun DL. Evaluation of guidelines for the management of perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 14:1159-1169. [PMID: 32811202 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2020.1811683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The occurrence of perineal fistula is a significant evesnt in the evolution of Crohn's disease. Approximately 21% to 23% of patients develop perineal fistula at least once in their lifetime, approximately 30% of patients have cases of recurrence, and the refractory and recurrent perineal lesions of Crohn's disease impose a great economic burden on patients. The main purpose of this review was to investigate the quality of guidelines for perineal fistula in Crohn's disease. AREA COVERED Relevant websites and databases were systematically searched to identify and select clinical guidelines related to perineal fistulas in Crohn's disease. Four independent reviewers assessed the eligible guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) and used intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) to measure the agreement among the guideline reviewers. CONCLUSION There is much room for improvement in the quality of guidelines for the management of perineal fistulas in Crohn's disease. The recommendations and evidence for guidelines for the management of perineal fistulas in Crohn's disease are quite heterogeneous, and guideline-developers would be well advised to address the above issues during future guideline development.
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- Guo-Li Lan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University , Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University , Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University , Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University , Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University , Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University , Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University , Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University , Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University , Kunming, China
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Pellino G, Keller DS, Sampietro GM, Angriman I, Carvello M, Celentano V, Colombo F, Di Candido F, Laureti S, Luglio G, Poggioli G, Rottoli M, Scaringi S, Sciaudone G, Sica G, Sofo L, Leone S, Danese S, Spinelli A, Delaini G, Selvaggi F. Inflammatory bowel disease position statement of the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR): Crohn's disease. Tech Coloproctol 2020; 24:421-448. [PMID: 32172396 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02183-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) promoted the project reported here, which consists of a position statement of Italian colorectal surgeons to address the surgical aspects of Crohn's disease management. Members of the society were invited to express their opinions on several items proposed by the writing committee, based on evidence available in the literature. The results are presented, focusing on relevant points. The present paper is not an alternative to available guidelines; rather, it offers a snapshot of the attitudes of SICCR surgeons about the surgical treatment of Crohn's disease. The committee was able to identify some points of major disagreement and suggested strategies to improve quality of available data and acceptance of guidelines.
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- G Pellino
- Colorectal Surgery, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Policlinico CS, Piazza Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy.
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- General Surgery Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Colon and Rectal Surgery Division, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- L. Sacco University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Colon and Rectal Surgery Division, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Sant'Orsola Hospital, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Sant'Orsola Hospital, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Sant'Orsola Hospital, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Firenze, Florence, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Policlinico CS, Piazza Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Minimally Invasive and Gastro-Intestinal Unit, Department of Surgery, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Abdominal Surgery Department, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- CEO, Associazione nazionale per le Malattie Infiammatorie Croniche dell'Intestino "A.M.I.C.I. Onlus", Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, IBD Center, Humanitas University, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Colon and Rectal Surgery Division, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, "Pederzoli" Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Policlinico CS, Piazza Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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Xu M, Yang B, Chen H, Gu Y, Li Y. Analysis of Risk Factors for Anorectal Stenosis of Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e920243. [PMID: 32109226 PMCID: PMC7063846 DOI: 10.12659/msm.920243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background To analyze the risk factors of anorectal stenosis associated with perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease (PFCD). Material/Methods We retrospectively analyzed 139 cases of PFCD from January 2010 to December 2017 at the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. They were divided into 2 groups according to whether anorectal stenosis occurred. The possible factors associated with anorectal stenosis of PFCD were selected based on the literature review and clinical observations. Univariate analysis was performed to screen the risk factors of anorectal stenosis, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed on these risk factors and factors that were clinically considered to be potentially influential, to screen out the independent risk factors of anorectal stenosis. Results We found that 44 cases (31.7%) of PFCD were associated with anorectal stenosis. Univariate analysis showed that CDAI, lesion location, and age at diagnosis were risk factors for anorectal stenosis of PFCD. Logistic regression analysis showed that mild (fair to good) (OR=3.833, 95% CI: 1.123~13.080) to moderate (poor) (OR=7.345, 95% CI: 1.964~27.474) CDAI and age at diagnosis (OR=1.067, 95% CI: 1.013~1.124) were independent risk factors for anorectal stenosis of PFCD. Conclusions Higher CDAI and older age at diagnosis appear to confer higher risk of anorectal stenosis associated with PFCD.
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- MinMin Xu
- Department of Colorectal Surgery of Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery of Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery of Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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Castagna J, Aubin F, Pelletier F. [Anogenital granulomatosis as extradigestive Crohn disease: Efficiency of adalimumab therapy]. Rev Med Interne 2019; 40:677-679. [PMID: 31451228 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2019.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Anogenital granulomatosis is a rare disease which is actually considered as a metastatic lesion of Crohn disease (CD). OBSERVATION A 53-year-old woman presented with intermittent vulvar and anoperineal lesions since adolescence, seeping and painful during sexual intercourse. We observed an infiltrative and asymmetric oedema of labia majora, perianal oedematous vegetative pseudo-marisca, and groin fold and perianal linear "knife-like" ulcerations. Pathological analysis revealed noncaseating giant cell granulomas. The diagnosis of CD was made. Investigations did not show any intestinal involvement. Anti-TNFα therapy with adalimumab was dramatically efficient. CONCLUSION Anogenital granulomatosis often precedes intestinal lesions but may also be isolated as in our case. Although treatment is difficult, anti-TNFα seem promising tools.
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- J Castagna
- Service de dermatologie et allergologie, CHU Besançon, 3, boulevard Fleming, 25000 Besançon, France.
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- Service de dermatologie et allergologie, CHU Besançon, 3, boulevard Fleming, 25000 Besançon, France
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- Service de dermatologie et allergologie, CHU Besançon, 3, boulevard Fleming, 25000 Besançon, France
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Geffrier C, de Parades V, Abramowitz L, Benfredj P, Bonnaud G, Bord C, Bouchard D, Bouguen G, Devulder F, Didelot JM, Fathallah N, Higuero T, Lesage X, Nouts A, Petit P, Pigot F, Pommaret E, Roumeguere P, Siproudhis L, Staumont G, Zeitoun JD, Marteau P. Online training on how to diagnose anoperineal lesions of Crohn's disease: Do pictures matter? A nationwide randomized study. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2019; 43:483-496. [PMID: 30935906 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2018.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
UNLABELLED Any gastroenterologist must be trained to properly diagnose anoperineal lesions in patients with Crohn's disease (APLOC). The aim of this study was to establish whether adding pictures would improve teaching effectiveness of the diagnosis of APLOC to French gastroenterology trainees. METHOD Trainees were asked to answer a first web-based survey consisting of evaluating 12 pictures of APLOC with a closed answer questionnaire. They were then randomized in 2 groups. Group A received an online teaching with typical pictures and APLOC definitions and group B definitions only. Trainees were asked again seven days later to answer a second survey with 12 other pictures of APLOC and 14 experts also answered this survey. Diagnostic scores were expressed in %. The primary endpoint was the comparison of the score of survey 2 between the two groups of trainees. Secondary endpoints were to compare results of survey 2 between trainees of both groups and experts, and assess diagnosis of each lesion. RESULTS Two hundred fourty eight trainees among 465 answered survey 1, and 195 survey 2. The diagnostic score was 71.9% for groups A and B and 74.6% for experts (differences NS). After training diagnosis of ulceration was 72% for group A and 72.9% for group B, fistulae 85.2% versus 85.8%, erythema 44.1% vs. 55.6%, anoperineal scars 67.5% vs. 65.6%, and abscess 100% (differences NS). CONCLUSION There was no difference between the two teaching methods. Further research should be performed aiming at improving teaching material and quotation baremes.
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- C Geffrier
- Department of digestive diseases, CHU de Louis-Mourier, AP-HP, 92700 Colombes, France
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- Department of proctology, groupe hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, institut Léopold-Bellan, Paris, France
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- Department of proctology and digestive diseases, CHU de Bichat, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Department of proctology, groupe hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, institut Léopold-Bellan, Paris, France
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- Department of digestive diseases, clinique des Cèdres, 31700 Cornebarrieu, France
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- Department of proctology, clinique Beau Soleil, 34070 Montpellier, France
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- Department of proctology, hôpital Bagatelle, 33401 Talence, France
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- Department of digestive diseases, CHU de Pontchaillou, Rennes, France
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- Department of digestive diseases and proctology, polyclinique de Courlancy, 51100 Reims, France
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- Department of proctology, Clinique Clementville, 34070 Montpellier, France
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- Department of proctology, Clinique St Antoine, 06004 Nice, France
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- Department of proctology, 59280 Armentieres, France
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- Department of proctology, 94120 Fontenay-sous-Bois, France
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- Department of proctology, clinique Saint Augustin, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Department of proctology, clinique Tivoli, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Department of proctology, clinique St Jean-Languedoc, 31400 Toulouse, France
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- Department of proctology, groupe hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, institut Léopold-Bellan, Paris, France
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- Department of proctology, clinique Tivoli, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Department of digestive diseases, CHU de Pontchaillou, Rennes, France
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- Department of proctology, clinique St Jean-Languedoc, 31400 Toulouse, France
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- Department of digestive diseases and proctology, CHU de Saint Antoine, AP-HP, 75012 Paris, France
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- Philippe-Marteau, université Paris Sorbonne, AP-HP, pole digestif, hôpital Saint Antoine 75012 Paris, France.
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Ratto C, Grossi U, Litta F, Di Tanna GL, Parello A, De Simone V, Tozer P, DE Zimmerman D, Maeda Y. Contemporary surgical practice in the management of anal fistula: results from an international survey. Tech Coloproctol 2019; 23:729-741. [PMID: 31368010 PMCID: PMC6736896 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-02051-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background Management of anal fistula (AF) remains challenging with many controversies. The purpose of this study was to explore current surgical practice in the management of AF with a focus on technical variations among surgeons. Methods An online survey was conducted by inviting all surgeons and physicians on the membership directory of European Society of Coloproctology and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. An invitation was extended to others via social media. The survey had 74 questions exploring diagnostic and surgical techniques. Results In March 2018, 3572 physicians on membership directory were invited to take part in the study 510 of whom (14%) responded to the survey. Of these respondents, 492 (96%) were surgeons. Respondents were mostly colorectal surgeons (84%) at consultant level (84%), age ≥ 40 years (64%), practicing in academic (53%) or teaching (30%) hospitals, from the USA (36%) and Europe (34%). About 80% considered fistulotomy as the gold standard treatment for simple fistulas. Endorectal advancement flap was performed using partial- (42%) or full-thickness (44%) flaps. Up to 38% of surgeons performed ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) sometimes with technical variations. Geographic and demographic differences were found in both the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to AF. Declared rates of recurrence and fecal incontinence with these techniques were variable and did not correlate with surgeons’ experience. Only 1–4% of surgeons were confident in performing the most novel sphincter-preserving techniques in patients with Crohn’s disease. Conclusions Profound technical variations exist in surgical management of AF, making it difficult to reproduce and compare treatment outcomes among different centers. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s10151-019-02051-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- C Ratto
- Proctology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Proctology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy. .,National Bowel Research Centre, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
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- Proctology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Statistics Division, The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, Sydney, Australia
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- Proctology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Proctology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Fistula Research Unit, St Mark's Hospital and Academic Institute, London, UK.,Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, ETZ (Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital), Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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Hain E, Maggiori L, Orville M, Tréton X, Bouhnik Y, Panis Y. Diverting Stoma for Refractory Ano-perineal Crohn's Disease: Is It Really Useful in the Anti-TNF Era? A Multivariate Analysis in 74 Consecutive Patients. J Crohns Colitis 2019; 13:572-577. [PMID: 30452620 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjy195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Faecal diversion [FD] can be proposed in patients with refractory anoperineal Crohn's disease [APCD]. This study aimed to assess long-term results of this strategy, following the advent of the anti-tumour necrosis factor [TNF] era. METHODS All patients who underwent FD for refractory APCD between 2005 and 2017 were included, excluding patients with a history of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. A multivariate analysis regarding absence of stoma reversal [SR] was performed. RESULTS A total of 65 consecutive patients who underwent FD for APCD (comprising anoperineal fistula [n = 40, 62%], rectovaginal fistula [n = 21, 32%], fissures and/or ulceration [n = 9, 14%], and/or anal stricture [n = 5, 8%]) were included. At the time of FD, 34 patients [52%] presented with small bowel Crohn's disease [CD] involvement, 29 [45%] with colonic involvement, and 19 [29%] with rectal involvement. Following FD, 54 patients [83%] were treated with anti-TNF therapy, prescribed for isolated APCD [n = 10, 15%] or luminal CD with APCD [n = 44, 68%]. After a mean follow-up of 49 ± 29 [7-120] months, SR was not possible in 32 patients [49%], including 17 patients [26%] requiring a subsequent proctectomy with abdominoperineal excision. In multivariate analysis, rectal CD involvement was the only independent factor associated with a reduced rate of SR (odds ratio: 4.0 [1.153-14.000]; p = 0.029), and anti-TNF therapy had no impact on SR rate. CONCLUSIONS FD can be performed in selected patients with refractory APCD, to avoid abdominoperineal resection. However, this strategy should be proposed with caution in patients presenting with rectal CD involvement. Anti-TNF therapy has no impact on SR rate.
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- Elisabeth Hain
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, University Denis Diderot [Paris VII], Clichy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, University Denis Diderot [Paris VII], Clichy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, University Denis Diderot [Paris VII], Clichy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Nutritive Assistance, Beaujon Hospital, University Denis Diderot [Paris VII], Clichy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Nutritive Assistance, Beaujon Hospital, University Denis Diderot [Paris VII], Clichy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, University Denis Diderot [Paris VII], Clichy, France
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Les lésions anopérinéales de la maladie de Crohn : encore fréquentes malgré les anti-TNF. Presse Med 2019; 48:460-461. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2019.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2018] [Revised: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Bouchard D, Brochard C, Vinson-Bonnet B, Staumont G, Abramowitz L, Benfredj P, Fathallah N, Faucheron JL, Higuero T, Panis Y, de Parades V, Siproudhis L, Laharie D, Pigot F. How to manage anal ulcerations and anorectal stenosis in Crohn's disease: algorithm-based decision making : French National Working Group Consensus 2018. Tech Coloproctol 2019; 23:353-360. [PMID: 30937646 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-01971-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The French National Society of Coloproctology established national recommendations for the treatment of anoperineal lesions associated with Crohn's disease. Treatment strategies for anal ulcerations and anorectal stenosis are suggested. Recommendations have been graded following international recommendations, and when absent professional agreement was established. For each situation, practical algorithms have been drawn.
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- D Bouchard
- Bagatelle Hospital, 203 route de Toulouse, 33401, Talence Cedex, France.
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- University Hospital Center, Rennes Cedex 9, France
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- La Croix du Sud Clinic, Quint-Fonsegrives, France
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- Ramsay Générale de Santé, Blomet Clinic, Paris, France
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- University Hospital Center Grenoble-Alpes, La Tronche, France
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- Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
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- University Hospital Center, Rennes Cedex 9, France
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- Umniversity Hospital Center Haut Lévêque, Pessac Cedex, France
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- Bagatelle Hospital, 203 route de Toulouse, 33401, Talence Cedex, France
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Bouchard D, Pigot F, Staumont G, Siproudhis L, Abramowitz L, Benfredj P, Brochard C, Fathallah N, Faucheron JL, Higuero T, Panis Y, de Parades V, Vinson-Bonnet B, Laharie D. Management of anoperineal lesions in Crohn's disease: a French National Society of Coloproctology national consensus. Tech Coloproctol 2019; 22:905-917. [PMID: 30604249 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-018-1906-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The French National Society of Coloproctology established national recommendations for the treatment of anoperineal lesions associated with Crohn's disease. Treatment strategies for acute abscesses, active fistulas (active denovo and still active under treatment), fistulas in remission, and rectovaginal fistulas are suggested. Recommendations have been graded following the international recommendations, and when absent, professional agreement has been established. For each situation, practical algorithms have been drawn.
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- D Bouchard
- Hôpital Bagatelle, 203 Route de Toulouse, 33401, Talence Cedex, France.
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- Hôpital Bagatelle, 203 Route de Toulouse, 33401, Talence Cedex, France
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- Clinique Saint Jean du Languedoc, 20 Route de Revel, 31400, Toulouse, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 35033, Rennes Cedex 9, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bichat, 75877, Paris, France
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- Hôpital Saint Joseph, 185 Rue Raymond Losserand, 75014, Paris, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 35033, Rennes Cedex 9, France
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- Hôpital Saint Joseph, 185 Rue Raymond Losserand, 75014, Paris, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble-Alpes, Avenue Maquis du Grésivaudan, 38700, La Tronche, France
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- , 11 Boulevard du Général Leclerc, 06240, Beausoleil, France
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- Hôpital Beaujon, 100 Boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110, Clichy, France
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- Hôpital Saint Joseph, 185 Rue Raymond Losserand, 75014, Paris, France
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- Hôpital de Poissy-Saint Germain en Laye, 10 Rue Champ Gaillard, 78300, Poissy, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Haut Lévêque, Avenue Magellan, 33604, Pessac Cedex, France
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Ambulatory Surgery for Perianal Crohn's Disease: Study of Feasibility. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2018; 2018:5249087. [PMID: 30671093 PMCID: PMC6323458 DOI: 10.1155/2018/5249087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background One-third of Crohn's disease (CD) patients present perianal fistula. The gold standard in the diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic perianal disease (PAD) in CD is the exploration of the anal canal and distal rectum under anesthesia (EUA). This procedure is mainly conducted as a day case surgery. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to proceed within the ideal timing and any delay may well represent a relevant clinical issue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of outpatient treatment of symptomatic perianal fistulas in CD patients. Methods All CD patients under regular follow-up at our inflammatory bowel disease referral center, presenting with symptomatic perianal fistulas, were offered surgical consultation. The data of patients were prospectively collected for three years (February 2014 to February 2017) for the purpose of the study. All clinical information, including previous EUA and/or records from MRI and endoscopic ultrasound, was included. Outpatient anal canal and distal rectum exploration and treatment (OE) were undertaken during the specialist surgical consultation. Fistulas were classified according to Parks's classification; the type of outpatient treatment and compliance of patients were recorded. Pain was assessed by VAS at the time of the procedure and during the first control. Patients were followed up in the surgical clinic in relation to the study. Results Ninety-two CD patients with symptomatic perianal fistulas had surgical consultation during the study period. OE was offered to all but 18 patients who fulfilled the exclusion criteria or had an extremely severe disease; six patients refused the OE (8.11%). Of the 68 patients undergoing OE, eleven (16.18%) had previous surgery for perianal disease. The OE was accomplished in sixty-one patients (89.71%), while in 7 patients, it was abandoned for scarce compliance. Nine patients (14.75%) underwent drainage of perianal abscess; in 3 of them, it was possible to probe the fistula tract, find the internal orifice, and pass a loose seton. Overall, setonage was performed in 50 patients (81.97%). Rectovaginal setons were placed in 3 patients and more than one seton (up to 3) in 6 cases. Fistulotomy was performed in 4 simple subcutaneous fistulous tracts. Concordance with the preoperative findings was found in 54 out of 61 patients. EUA was scheduled at the time of OE for the 7 patients who did not complete the procedure. All sixty-one patients who had the OE were followed up for a minimum of 12 months. Conclusions This preliminary study indicates that OE in CD patients with symptomatic perianal fistulas is safe and feasible in a high-volume referral center. It might provide several benefits, including patients' logistics, reduce or remove patients' symptoms and discomfort, allow for a timely start of medical therapy, and avoid further complications.
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