rectal fistula/albumin

OBJECTIVE Treatment of anal fistulas by use of adhesives is an attractive method because of its simplicity and it can be performed on an ambulatory basis. Furthermore, if the treatment is unsuccessful, adhesive use does not subsequently prevent the surgeon from utilizing alternative surgical

An unusual case of an anorectal fistula presenting with hip pain and extensive lower limb muscle wasting in a patient with Crohn's disease is reported. This report emphasizes the important role of a thorough history, a complete physical examination, and a thorough search for evaluating such cases.

OBJECTIVE To determine the indications of colonoscopic screening for Crohn's disease in patients with fistula-in-ano. METHODS Clinical data of 302 patients with perianal fistula who received colonoscopy examination from January 2010 to December 2013 in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth

OBJECTIVE Subtotal colectomy with ileostomy is the operation of choice for patients with fulminant colitis. Restorative proctocolectomy (RPC) with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is preferred for patients who undergo elective surgery for ulcerative colitis. We retrospectively evaluated the

OBJECTIVE To discuss the clinical features of perianal Crohn disease (PCD). METHODS Clinical data of 52 PCD patients who were treated at the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from June 2011 to October 2014 were analyzed retrospectively.