Perianal Crohn's disease

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1997 Mar;9(3):235-6. doi: 10.1097/00042737-199703000-00002.

Abstract

Perianal involvement in Crohn's disease is common but often mild and asymptomatic. Medical treatment of more severe disease has met with limited success. The guiding surgical principle in the management of perianal Crohn's disease is the drainage of sepsis and the preservation of sphincter integrity.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anus Diseases*
  • Crohn Disease* / diagnosis
  • Crohn Disease* / surgery
  • Crohn Disease* / therapy
  • Fissure in Ano / therapy
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Metronidazole / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Metronidazole
  • Methylprednisolone