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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2019; 32(05): 377-385
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1687834
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Perianal Crohn's Disease

Javier Salgado Pogacnik
1   Division of Colorectal Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Gervasio Salgado
2   Division of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital Santa Helena Los Álamos, Málaga, Spain
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06 September 2019 (online)

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of the principles in the evaluation and management of perianal Crohn's disease (CD). Manifestation-specific treatment is addressed including abscess, fistula, skin tags, hemorrhoids, fissure, ulcers, strictures, ano-, and rectovaginal fistulas as well CD-associated hidradenitis suppurativa.

Keywords

perianal - Crohn's disease - evaluation - management - abscess - fistula
 

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