Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder in which up to 50% of patients develop fistula within 20 years after the initial diagnosis, and half of these patients suffer perianal fistulizing disease. The etiopathogenesis of CD-related perianal fistula is still unclear, and its phe-notypical and molecular characteristics are even more indefinite. A better understanding would be crucial to develop targeted and more effective therapeutic strategies. At present, the most accredited theory for the formation of CD-related fistula identifies the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) as the driving force. It has been well recognized that CD carries an increased risk of malig-nancy, particularly mucinous adenocarcinoma is often associated with long-standing fistula in CD patients. Despite the availability of multiple treatment options, perianal fistulizing CD represents a therapeutic challenge and is associated with an important impact on patients’ quality of life. To date, the most effective management is multidisciplinary with the cooperation of gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, and nutritionists and the best recommended treatment is a combination of medical and surgical approaches.

Journey through crohn’s disease complication: From fistula formation to future therapies / Rubbino, F.; Greco, L.; Di Cristofaro, A.; Gaiani, F.; Vetrano, S.; Laghi, L.; Bonovas, S.; Piovani, D.. - In: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. - ISSN 2077-0383. - 10:23(2021), p. 5548.5548. [10.3390/jcm10235548]

Journey through crohn’s disease complication: From fistula formation to future therapies

Gaiani F.;Laghi L.;
2021-01-01

Abstract

Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder in which up to 50% of patients develop fistula within 20 years after the initial diagnosis, and half of these patients suffer perianal fistulizing disease. The etiopathogenesis of CD-related perianal fistula is still unclear, and its phe-notypical and molecular characteristics are even more indefinite. A better understanding would be crucial to develop targeted and more effective therapeutic strategies. At present, the most accredited theory for the formation of CD-related fistula identifies the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) as the driving force. It has been well recognized that CD carries an increased risk of malig-nancy, particularly mucinous adenocarcinoma is often associated with long-standing fistula in CD patients. Despite the availability of multiple treatment options, perianal fistulizing CD represents a therapeutic challenge and is associated with an important impact on patients’ quality of life. To date, the most effective management is multidisciplinary with the cooperation of gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, and nutritionists and the best recommended treatment is a combination of medical and surgical approaches.
2021
Journey through crohn’s disease complication: From fistula formation to future therapies / Rubbino, F.; Greco, L.; Di Cristofaro, A.; Gaiani, F.; Vetrano, S.; Laghi, L.; Bonovas, S.; Piovani, D.. - In: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. - ISSN 2077-0383. - 10:23(2021), p. 5548.5548. [10.3390/jcm10235548]
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