Recommend Treatments For Fistulas In Crohn’s Disease

[[ Taken from MedicalNewsToday.com ]]

“Fistulas are common in Crohn’s disease and occur in the perianal region or are internal, between intestinal structures or between the intestine and other organs such as the bladder or the abdominal wall. This article, published in the journal “Digestion”, presents treatments and their outcome.”

In this article, the author discusses the various medications that are available for helping treat fistulas (along with what potential surgeries may be necessary).

The most interesting part of the article (for me) was the part where statistics were shared regarding the likely chance of getting fistulas:

“The cumulative risk for fistulas in patients with Crohn’s disease is 33% after 10 years and 50% after 20 years. Perianal fistulas are the most common (54%).”

For the complete article, please visit MedicalNewsToday.com.