Current treatment of rectovaginal fistula in Crohn’s disease
- 1 January 2011
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. in World Journal of Gastroenterology
- Vol. 17 (8), 963-7
- https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i8.963
Abstract
Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) continues to be the most difficult perianal manifestation of Crohn's disease to treat. This devastating and disabling complication has a significant impact on patients' quality of life and presents unique management challenges. Current therapeutic approaches include many medical therapeutics and surgical treatments with a wide range of success rates reported. However, current evidence is lacking to support any recommendation. The choice of repair depends on various patient and disease factors and basic surgical tenets. In this article, we review the current options to consider in the treatment of Crohn's-related RVF, and try to evaluate their effects on fistulae closure and quality of life.Keywords
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