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Norčič G, Smrekar N, Marković S, Barišić G, Kiudelis G, Paužas H, Molnár T, Szijarto A, Šerclová Z, Roblek T, Uršič V, White I. Insights into treatment of complex Crohn's perianal fistulas. BMC Proc 2024; 18:7. [PMID: 38658942 PMCID: PMC11044286 DOI: 10.1186/s12919-024-00291-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Complex perianal fistula is a common complication of Crohn's disease (CD) which leads to negative impact on patient's quality of life. Successful management of the disease requires a multidisciplinary approach, including a gastroenterologist and a colorectal surgeon, applying combined surgical and medical therapy. One of frequently practiced surgical procedures is seton placement in the fistula tract, which is used to control perianal sepsis and drain the fistula, while preventing recurrent abscess formation.Darvadstrocel, a suspension of expanded, allogeneic, adipose-derived, mesenchymal stem cells, is safe and effective for treatment-refractory complex perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. Following approval of darvadstrocel, the INSPIRE registry is being conducted in order to evaluate long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug on a large, heterogenous population.An online expert meeting was held from March 20 to March 30, 2023, which provided relevant insights into the decision-making process regarding seton use and obtained feedback on the first experiences with darvadstrocel. The aim of this article is to present the perspectives from gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons practicing in Czechia, Hungary, Israel, Lithuania, Serbia, and Slovenia in topics such as diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex Crohn's perianal fistulas (CPF), specifically focusing on the use of setons and darvadstrocel.During this virtual session, unavailability of comprehensive data on safety and efficacy of available treatment procedures was emphasized as an important obstacle towards development of standardized recommendations and improvement of outcomes in treatment of (CPF). Furthermore, achieving consensus in seton use, duration of its placement, and frequency of change is recognized as one of CPF treatments major challenges. Despite these issues, it is important to promote better understanding and treatment of complex perianal fistulas in order to improve the quality of life of those affected by this condition.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gregor Norčič
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška Cesta 2, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška Cesta 2, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Clinical Hospital Centre Zvezdara, Preševska 31, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Pasterova 2, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics, Eivenių G. 2, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics, Eivenių G. 2, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- University of Szeged, Dugonics Tér 13, Szeged, Hungary
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- Military University Hospital, U Vojenské Nemocnice 1200, Prague, Czechia
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- Takeda Pharmaceuticals, d.o.o., Bleiweisova Cesta 30, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Takeda Pharmaceuticals, d.o.o., Bleiweisova Cesta 30, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Ze'ev Jabotinsky Street 39, Petah Tikva, Israel.
- Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Jonaitis L, Marković S, Farkas K, Gheorghe L, Krznarić Ž, Salupere R, Mokricka V, Spassova Z, Gatev D, Grosu I, Lijović A, Mitrović O, Saje M, Schafer E, Uršič V, Roblek T, Drobne D. Intravenous versus subcutaneous delivery of biotherapeutics in IBD: an expert's and patient's perspective. BMC Proc 2021; 15:25. [PMID: 34879868 PMCID: PMC8654488 DOI: 10.1186/s12919-021-00230-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Several biologic treatments are available in addition to intravenous also in subcutaneous form for treatment of chronic diseases. Benefits of the subcutaneous application of drugs include self-administration by the patient, shorter time of application process with less infusion related adverse events and consequently lower healthcare costs. With appropriate education and support patients are able to administer their treatments at home. This leads to improvement of quality of life, reduction of time needed to travel to the healthcare institution and consequently also reduces costs also for the patient. Over one million residents in the USA and 2.5 million in Europe are estimated to have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with substantial costs for health care. These estimates do not factor in the ‘real’ price of IBD, which can impede career aspirations, instil social stigma and impair quality of life in patients. The Virtual Community Meeting, which offered an exchange of experience and opinions from healthcare professionals who are active in treating IBD, and patients with this chronic disease, revealed in-depth arguments and answers to some essential questions: which patients prefer subcutaneous over intravenous dosing; which patients continue to favour intravenous infusions; what are the limitations regarding both applications; what is the patient’s role in therapeutical decision-making and how does IBD affect the patient’s work, finances and quality of life? The aim of this article is to discuss the differences between subcutaneous and intravenous dosing from the health-economic, scientific, and personal perspectives. The meeting offered strong confirmation that most of the patients and healthcare professionals prefer subcutaneous over intravenous drug administration but emphasise the management of risks associated with treatment compliance. Patient education provided by the IBD team in this regard is mandatory. Quality of life of patients is poorer during active disease, but the findings that it can improve over time, including as a result of home- or self-administration of biologics, may be encouraging for individuals with this chronic disease.
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- Laimas Jonaitis
- Gastroenterology clinic, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu str. 2, LT-50009, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Medical Center Zvezdara, Dimitrija tucovica 161, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Szeged, Kálvária sgt. 57, Szeged, 6725, Hungary
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- Center for Digestive Diseases and Liver Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Fundeni 258, 022328, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tartu University Hospital, University of Tartu, Ludvig Puusepa 8, 50406, Tartu, Estonia
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- Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, 13 Pilsoņu iela, Riga, LV, 1002, Latvia
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology, University Hospital "St. Ivan Rilski", 1431, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- BABKUK Bulgarian patient organization ( Bulgarian Crohn and Ulcerative Colitis Association), Nikolai Kopernik 28-30, 1000, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Romanian IBD Patient Association, Traian 3, 910040, Calarasi, Romania
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- Patient Organization HUCUK (Hrvatsko udruženje za Crohnovu bolest i ulcerozni colitis), Ulica Kralja Zvonimira 20, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Clinical Centar of Serbia, Koste Todorovica 26, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Association (Društvo za kronično vnetno črevesno bolezen), Ljubljanska ulica 5, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Military Hospital Budapest, Podmaniczky u. 111, Budapest, 1062, Hungary
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- Takeda Pharmaceuticals d.o.o, Bleiweisova cesta 30, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Takeda Pharmaceuticals d.o.o, Bleiweisova cesta 30, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška cesta 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia. .,Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Vrazov trg 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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