The efficacy of porcine dermal collagen to treat complex anal fistulae: results of a multicenter cohort

Introduction: The management of complex anal fistulae remains a topical surgical problem. The choice and success of surgical management are based on the balance between healing and continence. Although porcine dermal collagen (Permacol Collagen Paste [PCP]- Covidien plc, Gosport, Hampshire, UK) represents a new generation of non-solid biomaterials, its results in anal fistulae are mixed. Methods: A multicenter observational retrospective analysis of consecutive patients with cryptoglandular anal fistula treated in four colorectal surgery units was performed between 2015 and 2020. Clinical cure of the fistula was the main outcome measure. Adverse events and alterations in anal continence were secondary outcomes. Results: The study included 119 patients (87 males, 71.1%), with a mean age of 53 years (IR 44-65). Most patients had complex (80.6%) and recurrent (91.6%) fistulae. With the first PCP treatment, the overall cure rate was 41.2% (49 patients) and 45.4% with the second treatment (5 out of 17 patients). The mean follow-up period was 17 months (IR 5-25). Healing was not affected by the location and type of fistula, the existence or not of a cavity, the number of tracts, or the administration of prophylactic antibiotics. After the PCP treatment, no patient in the series had worsening of continence. Morbidity affected 22.7% of the patients (27), with postoperative abscesses being the most frequent adverse event. There were no statistical differences between the four hospitals studied. Conclusions: Permacol collagen paste is a safe and easily reproducible therapy for complicated anal fistulae that has moderate efficacy. The overall success rate is slightly over 40%, with no detriment to fecal continence. (AU)

VAAFT PROCEDURE (Video-assisted Anal Fistula Treatment) versus open method in the treatment of high fistula in ano

Background: A common acquired anorectal condition is anal fistula. The treatment approaches that have been employed have been linked to erratic outcomes and sometimes life-threatening consequences. Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT), a minimally invasive method, was introduced for adult patients in 2011. Objective: To know the efficacy of the VAAFT procedure in treating high anal fistulas and to compare it to open methods in the Basrah province. Methods: The present study was performed on 200 patients with high fistulas in ano in Basrah province. We divided the patients into 2 groups: Group A: treated by the VAAFT technique and Group B: treated by open fistulotomy Results: The patients treated with VAFFT revealed no occurrence of the following postoperative complication: Infection, incontinence, recurrence, anal stenosis, and bleeding. There was lower incidence of pain, short time for wound healing, rapid return to work, and more patient satisfaction compared with open fistulotomy Conclusion: An innovative method for managing ano fistula is VAAFT. Compared with traditional methods, it has a lot of benefits. It is day case surgeryno open wound.no damage to anal sphincter and no risk of incontinence, it is more affordable.it allow for clear identification of internal office, whole tract and its associated branches and cavity. The instrument can be used for multiple patients after good sterilization and disinfection. (AU)

Is fistulotomy with marsipulization more effective than fistulectomy alone for low fistula in ano?

Background: Fistula in ano is a very common perianal condition seen in outpatient departments. Fistulotomy and fistulectomy are two conventional options of surgery. The present study is designed to observe wound healing time and mean postoperative pain score in the comparison of outcome of the fistulectomy to fistulotomy with marsupialization. Methods: This prospective randomized trial was conducted in the surgical department of the Civil Hospital Karachi for a period of 12 months, in which 60 patients with low anal fistula were divided into 2 groups. Thirty patients in group A were treated with fistulectomy, and 30 in group B were treated with fistulotomy with marsupialization. The postoperative pain severity was assessed after 24 hrs through a visual analogue scale and on weekly and fortnightly follow-ups for 6 weeks. Wound healing was assessed by clinical examination on weekly and fortnightly follow-ups for 6 weeks to estimate the mean healing time. Results: The mean pain score was significantly lower in group B in comparison to group A (3.6±1.99 versus 2.40±1.52; p=0.01). The mean wound healing time was shorter in group B in comparison to group A (4.23±0.77 versus 5.80±0.41 weeks; p=0.0005). Conclusion: Fistulotomy with marsupialization is a simple, easy, and more effective method than fistulectomy for the treatment of simple perianal fistula. (AU)

The ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) technique for simple and complex fistula-in-ano

Background: Fistula-in-ano is one of the most common clinical condition encountered in a surgical outpatient department. Many treatment modalities have been described with variable outcomes but gold standard surgical treatment is yet to be agreed upon. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the treatment outcomes of ligature of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) technique in the treatment of simple and complex fistula-in-ano with the primary objective of recurrence rate and broad objective of other postoperative complications during the period of study and after long-term follow-up. Methods: It is a retrospective study of prospectively collected data from the patients who havebeen operated for fistula-in-ano using the LIFT technique at our institute from February 2018 to March 2020 and followed-up until September 2020. Results: A total of 56 patients with fistula-in-ano were treated with the LIFT procedure during the study period, of which 20 patients had simple fistula and 36 had complex fistula. A success rate of 83% was obtained with completely healed fistulas in 46 patients. No patient developed postoperative incontinence. Conclusion: Ligature of intersphincteric fistula tract is an effective treatmentmodality for fistula-in-ano with less procedure-related morbidity, but it is associated with a higher recurrence rate in simple fistula than in complex fistula. (AU)

Operaciones en dos etapas, utilizando sutura de grosor flexible en el tratamiento de fistula anal de tipo alto en una curación rápida de estimulación y tasa de recurrrencia más baja / Two staged operations using loose thick seton suture in the treatment of high type fistula in ano stimulate rapid healing and lower recurrence rate

Antecedentes: la fístula de ano es un problema crónico para los pacientes. Causa angustia debido al mal olor y la suciedad con infecciones y secreciones recurrentes. La recurrencia y la lesión del esfínter anal fueron las complicaciones más críticas después de la cirugía. La colocación de un setón suelto y grueso fue la operación quirúrgica más prometedora. Reducir el tiempo de colocación del setón para disminuir el sufrimiento de los pacientes por la suciedad y múltiples apósitos. Pacientes y métodos: estudio retrospectivo. Cien pacientes con fístula anal alta tratados quirúrgicamente en la ciudad médica de Al-Sader y en la clínica privada diaria de Al-Najaf, ciudad de Najaf, Irak, desde febrero de 2018 hasta marzo de 2019. Se han tomado imágenes de fistulografía y resonancia magnética de todos los pacientes. Después de eso, se realiza una fistulectomía con sutura de setón suelta y gruesa durante tres meses. Los pacientes con persistencia del trayecto de trayecto fistuloso fueron sometidos a una segunda cirugía y una tercera operación hasta su completa curación. Resultados: Cien pacientes con fístula de tipo alto en ano con 96 varones (96%) y mujeres 4 (4%). La tasa de curación completa entre los pacientes masculinos después de la primera operación fue de 90 (93%), mientras que las mujeres mostraron una tasa de curación completa de 4 (100%) después de la primera operación. Tres de los pacientes varones restantes con un tracto de fístula alto persistente mostraron una curación completa después de la segunda operación, mientras que en 3 (3%) la tasa de curación completa fue del 100% después de la tercera operación. Conclusión: Un setón suelto y grueso colocado en un tracto de fístula de tipo alto durante tres meses brinda una excelente protección al esfínter anal externo con una tasa de recurrencia menor y una curación rápida.

Background: Fistula in ano is a chronic problem for the patients. It causes distressing because of foul odour and soiling with recurrent infection and discharge. Recurrence and anal sphincter injury were the most critical complications following surgery. Loose, thick seton placement was the most promising surgical operation. To reduce the time of seton placement, therefore, decreasing the suffering of patients from soiling and multiple dressing. Patients and Methods: A retrospective study. One hundred patients with high type fistula in ano treated surgically in Al-Sader Medical city and Al-Najaf daily private clinic, Najaf city, Iraq from Feb 2018 to March 2019. Fistulography and magnetic resonance imaging have taken from all patients. After that, fistulectomy with loose, thick seton suture placed for three months. Patients with the persistence of high fistula tract underwent a second surgery and third operation until complete healing. Results: One hundred patients with high type fistula in ano with male 96 (96%) and female patients were 4 (4%). The rate of complete healing among male patients after the first operation was 90 (93%), while female patients showed a 4(100%) rate of complete healing after the first operation. Three of the remaining male patients with persistently high fistula tract showed complete healing after the second operation, whereas 3 (3%) the rate of complete healing was 100% after the third operation. Conclusion: A Loose, thick seton placed in high type fistula tract for three months provides excellent protection to the external anal sphincter with less recurrence rate and rapid healing

Evaluation of fistulotomy with immediate sphincteric reconstruction in the treatment of high transsphincteric perianal fistula

Background: High perianal fistula treatment remains challenging, mainly due to the variability in success and recurrence rates as well as continence impairment risks. So far, no procedure can be considered the gold standard for surgical treatment. Yet, strong efforts to identify effective and complication-free surgical options are ongoing. Fistulotomy can be considered the best perianal fistula treatment option, providing a perfect surgical field view, allowing direct access to the source of chronic inflammation. Controversy exists concerning the risk of continence impairment associated with fistulotomy. The present study aimed to assess the outcomes of fistulotomy with immediate sphincteric reconstruction regaring fistula recurrence, incontinence, and patient satisfaction. Methods: This interventional study was performed at the General Surgery Department of Zagazig University Hospital during the period from July 2018 to December 2019 on 24 patients with a clinical diagnosis of high transsphincteric fistula-in-ano. The fistulous tract was laid open over the probe placed in the tract. After the fistula tract had been laid open, the tract was curetted and examined for secondary extensions. Then, suturing muscles to muscles, including the internal and external sphincters, by transverse mattress sutures. Results: Our study showed that 2 patients develop incontinence to flatus ~ 8.3%.and only one patient develop incontinence to loose stool, 4.2%. Complete healing was achieved in 83% and recurrence was 16.6%. Conclusion: Fistulotomy with immediate sphincteric reconstruction is considered to be an effective option in the management of high perianal fistula, with low morbidity and high healing rate with acceptable continence state. (AU)

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Manejo de la fístula anorrectal compleja: LIFT, colgajo de avance y otras técnicas / Management of complex anorectal fistula: LIFT, endorectal advancement flap and others techniques

Resumen Las fístulas anorrectales complejas son un desafío para el coloproctólogo. Son una patología frecuente que afecta la calidad de vida de los pacientes. La patogénesis aún no está clara, estarían involucradas citoquinas y el proceso de transición de epitelio a mesénquima. El gold standard para su estudio es la resonancia nuclear magnética, su uso por sí mismo disminuye la recurrencia. El objetivo del tratamiento es lograr la curación sin afectar la función del esfínter evitando las recidivas. Existen múltiples técnicas, siendo la de mayor aceptación la ligadura interesfinteriana del trayecto fistuloso, con tasa de curación sobre el 70%, con mínimo impacto en continencia. Esta revisión incluye otras técnicas como el colgajo endorrectal de avance, uso de sellante, permacol, células madres, Anal fistula plug, Video asisted anal fistula treatment, Over the scope clip y fistula laser closure.

Complex anal fistula are a challenge for colorectal surgeons. It is a common pathology in population. Pathogenesis is still unclear, it would be involved citokines and the process of epitelial to eesenchymal transition. The gold standard for study is MRI, its use reduces recurrences. The goal of treatment is heal the fistula without damaging the function of the sphincter and avoid recurrences. There are multiple techniques, the most accepted is ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract with cure rate over 70%, with minimal impact in continence. This review includes other techniques like rectal advancement flap, fibrin glue, permacol, stem cells, anal fistula plug, video asisted anal fistula treatment, over the scope clip and fistula laser closure.

Papel de la medicina regenerativa y los sellantes en la enfermedad de Crohn perianal / Role of regenerative medicine and sealants in perianal Crohn's disease

La enfermedad de Crohn constituye una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica que puede cursar con fistulas complejas en hasta un 20% de los pacientes. A pesar de la intensificación del tratamiento, asociado o no a la cirugía, todavía es considerable el porcentaje de pacientes que no responden al tratamiento. En los últimos años se ha empezado a desarrollar nuevas terapias que permitan conseguir una mayor tasa de curación de estos pacientes, con las mínimas complicaciones posibles. Es cuando aparecen agentes que pretenden de forma directa el sellado o intervienen en la reducción local de la inflamación. Es objetivo de este artículo mostrar el papel de la Medicina Regenerativa en el tratamiento de estos pacientes.

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that can occur with complex fistulas in up to 20% of patients. Despite the intensification of treatment, associated with no surgery, the percentage of patients who do not respond to treatment is still considerable. In recent years, new therapies have been developed to achieve a higher cure rate for these patients, with the minimum possible complications. It is when agents appear to pretend as seal fistula tract as the local reduction of inflammation. The aim of this article is to show the role of Regenerative Medicine in the treatment of these patients.

Transplantation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in refractory crohn's disease: systematic review / Transplante de células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas do tecido adiposo na doença de crohn refratária: revisão sistemática

ABSTRACT Background: Crohn's disease is a pathological condition that has different options of treatment, but there are patients who need other therapeutic approach, such as the use of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Aim: Systematic literature review to determine the different ways of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells administration in humans with luminal refractory and perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease. Methods: It was conducted a search for articles (from 2008 to 2018) on PubMed and ScienceDirect databases using the keywords Crohn's disease, fistulizing Crohn's disease, luminal Crohn's disease and transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells or mesenchymal stem cells or stromal cells. Thirteen publications were selected for analysis. Results: Only one study referred to the luminal Crohn´s disease. The number of cells administered was variable, occurring mainly through subcutaneous adipose tissue by liposuction. It could be highlighted the autologous transplant with exclusive infusion of mesenchymal stem cells. The procedures involved in pre-transplant were mainly curettage, setons placement and stitching with absorbable suture, and conducting tests and drug treatment for luminal Crohn´s disease. During transplant, the injection of mesenchymal stem cells across the fistula path during the transplant was mainly on the intestinal tract wall. Conclusion: Although the use of mesenchymal stem cells is promising, the transplant on the luminal region should be more investigated. The injection of mesenchymal stem cells, exclusively, is more explored when compared to treatment with other products. The preparation of the fistulizing tract and the location of cell transplantation involve standardized health care in most studies.

RESUMO Racional: Há diferentes opções de tratamento para a doença de Crohn, porém, em alguns casos, há a necessidade de outras abordagens terapêuticas, como o uso de células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas do tecido adiposo. Objetivo: Revisar sistematicamente a literatura para determinar as diferentes formas de administração das células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas do tecido adiposo em seres humanos com doença de Crohn refratária luminal e fistulizante perianal. Método: Buscaram-se artigos publicados entre 2008 e 2018 nas bases de dados PubMed e ScienceDirect, pelos descritores: Crohn's disease, fistulizing Crohns disease, luminal Crohns disease e transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells ou mesenchymal stem cell ou stromal cells. Treze artigos foram selecionados. Resultados: Somente um trabalho se referiu à doença luminal. A quantidade de células administradas foi variável, obtendo-se principalmente do tecido adiposo subcutâneo por lipoaspiração. Destacou-se o transplante autólogo com a infusão exclusiva de células-tronco mesenquimais. Os procedimentos realizados no pré-transplante foram principalmente o de curetagem, colocação de setons e suturas com fio absorvível, e de exames e tratamento medicamentoso para a doença luminal. No transplante, ocorreu a injeção das células por todo o trajeto fistuloso, principalmente nas paredes do trato. Conclusão: Embora o uso de células-tronco mesenquimais seja promissor, o transplante na região luminal deve ser mais investigado. A injeção exclusiva de células-tronco mesenquimais é mais explorada quando comparada ao tratamento conjunto com outros produtos. A forma de preparo do trato fistuloso e o local de transplante envolvem cuidados médicos padronizados na maioria dos estudos.

Adipose tissue-derived stem cells: a new approach to the treatment of Crohn's disease-associated perianal fistulae / Células estaminais derivadas do tecido adiposo: uma nova abordagem no tratamento de fístulas perianais associadas à doença de Crohn

ABSTRACT Crohn's disease has an ever-increasing prevalence and incidence, with about 20% of patients developing perianal fistula with significant impact on their quality of life. Despite the medical and surgical treatments currently used, Crohn's-related fistula treatment continues to pose a challenge due to the low rates of efficacy associated with high recurrence rates. Recent clinical trials have shown promising results regarding safety and efficacy of local treatment of this condition with the use of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Besides being pluripotent and poorly immunogenic, they have immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, which combined, may accelerate healing. Our main objective is to summarize the clinical trials we found, highlighting the efficacy rates of this therapy and the main limitations we found in the analysis of the results. We conclude that, in perianal fistulas refractory to conventional therapies, the treatment with adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal cells is safe with promising results that may change the current paradigm of Crohn's related fistula treatment.

RESUMO A incidência e a prevalência da doença de Crohn têm aumentado e, ao longo do decurso da doença, cerca de 20% dos doentes irão desenvolver fístulas perianais com impacto significativo na sua qualidade de vida. Apesar dos tratamentos médicos e cirúrgicos utilizados atualmente, o tratamento destas fístulas continua a constituir um desafio com baixas taxas de eficácia e com elevadas taxas de recorrência. Ensaios clínicos recentes têm demonstrado resultados promissores em termos de segurança e eficácia de tratamentos locais destas fístulas com o recurso a células estaminais mesenquimatosas derivadas do tecido adiposo que, além de pluripotentes e pouco imunogênicas, têm capacidades imunomoduladoras e anti-inflamatórias capazes de promover o processo de cicatrização. O objetivo desta revisão sistemática é sumarizar os ensaios clínicos encontrados, realçando as taxas de eficácia desta terapêutica e as principais limitações na análise dos resultados. Concluímos que, nas fístulas perianais refratárias ás terapias convencionais, o tratamento com com celulas estaminais mesenquimatosas derivadas do tecido adiposo é seguro e com resultados promissores que podem mudar o paradigma atual do tratamento das fistulas complexas associadas à Doença de Crohn.

Aplicación del lisado de plaquetas en la fistula pilonidal / Application of platelet lysate in intergluteal pilonidal disease

La enfermedad pilonidal o fístula pilonidal es una afección que se presenta a lo largo del pliegue entre los glúteos, desde el hueso sacro hasta el ano. Esta afección involucra los folículos pilosos de la región presacra, los cuales penetran en el tejido celular subcutáneo y forman un quiste alrededor. Se presenta como una o varias fositas o depresiones de diámetro pequeño, puntiforme por la que emergen pelos. Como parte del tratamiento médico se describen medidas locales, la antibióticoterapia de amplio espectro y tratamiento quirúrgico, en el cual se describen técnicas de resección abiertas y cerradas. Se presenta el caso de una adolescente femenina de 16 años de edad, diagnosticada hace año y medio con una fístula pilonidal que requirió tratamiento con vitaminoterapia, medidas locales e intervención quirúrgica en tres ocasiones. En la última de ellas se produjo dehiscencia del sitio quirúrgico, escaso tejido de granulación y pobre cicatrización. Por tal motivo se decidió la aplicación de lisado de plaquetas en toda el área de la fístula a razón de 1 mL en días alternos, durante dos semanas, se continuó una aplicación semanal durante las 4 semanas siguientes hasta que se obtuvo el cierre total. La utilización del lisado de plaquetas favorece el tejido de granulación y la cicatrización en la fistula pilonidal(AU)

Intergluteal pilonidal disease or pilonidal fistula is a condition presenting along the cleft between the buttocks, which runs from the bone at the bottom of the spine (sacrum) to the anus. This condition involves the hair follicles of the presacral region, which penetrates into the subcutaneous tissue and forms a cyst around. It is presented as one or more pits or depressions of small diameter emerging punctuate by hairs. As part of medical treatment local measures, broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy and surgical treatment, which may be open and closed resection techniques, are described. We present a case of a 16- year- old female teenager, diagnosed a year and half ago, with a pilonidal fistula that required surgical treatment in 3 occasions, with local measures and vitamin therapy; dehiscence of the surgical site, poor tissue granulation and poor healing. It was applied platelet lysate throughout the area of the fistula at 1 mL alternate days, for two weeks, infiltration was continued for 4 weeks obtaining the total closure of the same. Therefore the use of platelet lysate promotes granulation tissue and scarring in pilonidal fistula(AU)

Abscesos y fístulas perianales en enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal: manejo actualizado / Fistulas and perianal abscess in inflammatory bowel disease: current approach

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the intestinal bowel in a transmural way presenting with fistulizing phenotypes with abnormal communication between two epithelial surfaces. In perianal Crohn's disease, there are fistulizing tracts between the anal canal and perianal skin that can complicate with abscess formation. Symptoms include pain, perianal discharge and fluctuating lesions, requiring combined clinical and surgical management. The disease is difficult to treat and is associated with significant reduction in quality of life, requiring a multidisciplinary approach for the management of these patients. The following review describes clinical concepts of perianal Crohn's disease, with emphasis on diagnosis and treatment.

La enfermedad de Crohn es una enfermedad inflamatoria del tubo digestivo con compromiso transmural de la pared que puede manifestarse con fenotipos fistulizantes mediante el desarrollo de comunicaciones anormales entre dos superficies epiteliales. En el caso de la enfermedad de Crohn perianal se establecen trayectos fistulosos entre el epitelio del canal anal y la piel alrededor del ano, que pueden complicarse con la formación de abscesos. Clínicamente se presenta con descarga perianal, dolor y masa fluctuante requiriendo un manejo conjunto médico-quirúrgico para el tratamiento de las complicaciones, el control de las fístulas y el compromiso luminal asociado. Es necesario un enfoque multidisciplinario dado que es una enfermedad de difícil manejo que afecta la calidad de vida de los pacientes. En la siguiente revisión se exponen conceptos acerca de la enfermedad de Crohn fistulizante perianal y sus complicaciones, con énfasis en el diagnóstico y tratamiento.

Fístula anal de etiología tuberculosa. A propósito de un caso y breve revisión bibliográfica / Tubercular fistula in-ano. Report of a case and brief review

La fístula anal de etiología tuberculosa es una afección rara. Presentamos un caso en una paciente HIV (-), revisamos datos epidemiológicos y discutimos la fisiopatología, manifestaciones clínicas, nuevos desarrollos diagnósticos y brevemente su tratamiento.

Tubercular fistula in-ano is a rare condition. In addition to presenting a case in a HIV (-) patient, in this paper we review epidemiologic data, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and new developments in diagnosis and their treatment is discussed briefly.

Protocolos de encaminhamento da atenção básica para a atenção especializada: proctologia / Referral protocols of primary care for specialized care: proctology

Este material tem como objetivo orientar as equipes que atuam na AB, qualificando o processo de referenciamento de usuários para outros serviços especializados. É uma ferramenta, ao mesmo tempo, de gestão e de cuidado, pois tanto guiam as decisões dos profissionais solicitantes quanto se constitui como referência que modula as avaliações apresentadas pelos médicos reguladores.

Tratamiento con infliximab o adalimumab en la Enfermedad de Crohn grave o Enfermedad de Crohn con fístulas perianales complejas / Treatment with infliximab or adalimumab in severe Crohn's disease or Crohn's disease with complex perianal fistulas

Entregar orientaciones a los equipos de salud para estandarizar el manejo clínico farmacológico en el tratamiento con medicamentos biológicos para la Enfermedad de Crohn grave corticorefractarios o inmunorefractarios.Entregar orientaciones para el manejo clínico farmacológico en el tratamiento con medicamentos biológicos en pacientes con Enfermedad de Crohn grave o con Enfermedad de Crohn con fístulas perianales complejas. Dirigido a profesionales multidisciplinarios del equipo de salud que atienden personas con Enfermedad de Crohn grave o con Enfermedad de Crohn con fístulas perianales complejas. Población del objetivo - adultos y niños con diagnóstico de Enfermedad de Crohn grave o con Enfermedad de Crohn con fístulas perianales complejas. La garantía explícita de protección financiera para el tratamiento biológico para la Enfermedad de Crohn grave o con fístulas perianales complejas comprende el tratamiento con Infliximab o Adalimumab. Seguimiento: Enfermedad de Crohn Grave y Enfermedad de Crohn con fístulas perianales complejas: El seguimiento de los pacientes puede ser realizado por médicos gastroenterólogos, (adulto o pediátrico según corresponda) o coloproctólogo. También podrá ser realizado por médicos que no tienen la especialidad de gastroenterología, pero cuentan con capacitación o con experiencia en el manejo de estos pacientes, los que deberán ser autorizados por el Comité de Expertos.

PERIANAL COMPLETE REMISSION WITH COMBINED THERAPY (SETON PLACEMENT AND ANTI-TNF AGENTS) IN Crohn’s DISEASE: a Brazilian multicenter observational study / Remissão perianal completa com terapia combinada (sedenhos e agentes biológicos) na doença de Crohn: um estudo brasileiro observacional e multicêntrico

Background Perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease is one of the most severe phenotypes of inflammatory bowel diseases. Combined therapy with seton placement and anti-TNF therapy is the most common strategy for this condition Objectives The aim of this study was to analyze the rates of complete perianal remission after combined therapy for perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease. Methods This was a retrospective observational study with perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease patients submitted to combined therapy from four inflammatory bowel diseases referral centers. We analyzed patients’ demographic characteristics, Montreal classification, concomitant medication, classification of the fistulae, occurrence of perianal complete remission and recurrence after remission. Complete perianal remission was defined as absence of drainage from the fistulae associated with seton removal. Discussion A total of 78 patients were included, 44 (55.8%) females with a mean age of 33.8 (±15) years. Most patients were treated with Infliximab, 66.2%, than with Adalimumab, 33.8%. Complex fistulae were found in 52/78 patients (66.7%). After a medium follow-up of 48.2 months, 41/78 patients (52.6%) had complete perianal remission (95% CI: 43.5%-63.6%). Recurrence occurred in four (9.8%) patients (95% CI: 0.7%-18.8%) in an average period of 74.8 months. Conclusions Combined therapy lead to favorable and durable results in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease. .

Contexto A doença de Crohn perianal fistulizante é uma das formas mais graves das doenças inflamatórias intestinais. A terapia combinada com sedenhos e agentes biológicos é a estratégia mais comumente empregada para essa condição. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as taxas de remissão perianal completa com a terapia combinada na doença de Crohn perianal fistulizante. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo e observacional com portadores de doença de Crohn perianal fistulizante submetidos à terapia combinada provenientes de quatro centros de referência do Brasil. Foram analisadas as características de base dos pacientes, classificação de Montreal, medicamentos concomitantes, classificação das fístulas, ocorrência de remissão perianal completa e recorrência. Remissão perianal completa foi definida como ausência de drenagem das fístulas associada à retirada dos sedenhos. Discussão Foram incluídos 78 pacientes, 44 (55,8%) mulheres, com média de idade de 33,8 (±15) anos. A maior parte dos pacientes foi tratada com Infliximabe, 66,2%, do que com Adalimumabe, 33,8%. Fístulas complexas foram observadas em 52/78 (66,7%) pacientes. Após um seguimento médio de 48,2 meses, 41/78 (52,6%) pacientes apresentaram remissão perianal completa (IC 95%: 43,5%-63,6%). Recorrência foi observada em quatro (9,8%) pacientes (IC 95%: 0,7%-18,8%) em um período médio de 74,8 meses para sua ocorrência. Conclusão A terapia combinada trouxe resultados favoráveis e duradouros em portadores de doença de Crohn perianal fistulizante. .

Comparison between infliximab and adalimumab in the treatment of perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease / Comparação entre adalimumabe e infliximabe no tratamento das fístulas perianais na doença de Crohn

Introduction: The fistulizing form of Crohn's disease (CD) represents a great challenge regarding treatment, especially perianal fistulas, for its high prevalence. Objective: To assess factors related to the response to surgical treatment associated with anti-TNF inpatients with CD and perianal fistulas. Method: Retrospective study of patients with CD and perianal fistulas who used IFX or ADA in association with surgical treatment. Results: 30 patients with a mean age of 35 years were studied; 16 were treated with ADA (9 ADA + AZA) and 14 with IFX (10 IFX + AZA); ten of those treated with ADA responded, and of the six non-respondents, only one responded to IFX; eight responded to IFX, and among those non-respondents, no one showed response with ADA; among the respondents, there were 10 men and nine women; of those non-respondents, eight were men and 3 women; of those under 40 years, 16 responded compared with only three non-respondents; of those over 40 years, three responded versus eight non-respondents; as to the time elapsed between the onset of the disease and the beginning of anti-TNF, 14 (<2 years), one (2-5 years) and four (>5 years) responded, and five (<2 years), four (2-5 years) and two (>5 years) were non-respondents. Conclusion: There was no difference in response between the anti-TNF agents used; a better response was noted in those who used anti-TNF in combination with azathioprine, among women, in those under 40 years and in those treated within two years of the onset of the disease. (AU)

Introdução: A forma fistulizante da Doença de Crohn (DC) apresenta um grande desafio quanto ao seu tratamento, especialmente as fístulas perianais pela sua alta prevalência. Objetivo: Analisar os fatores relacionados à resposta ao tratamento cirúrgico associado ao anti-TNF de pacientes com fístulas perianais por DC. Método: Estudo retrospectivo de pacientes com fístulas perianais por DC que fizeram uso de IFX ou ADA associado ao tratamento cirúrgico. Resultados: Foram estudados 30 pacientes com média de idade de 35 anos; 16 foram tratados com ADA (9 ADA + AZA) e 14 com IFX (10 IFX + AZA); 10 dos tratados com ADA tiveram resposta; e dos seis que não responderam, apenas um teve resposta com IFX; oito tiveram resposta com IFX; e dos que não responderam, nenhum apresentou resposta com ADA; dos que responderam, 10 eram homens e nove mulheres; dos que não responderam, oito eram homens e três mulheres; daqueles com menos de 40 anos, 16 responderam contra apenas três que não responderam; dos com mais de 40 anos, três responderam contra oito que não responderam; quanto ao tempo decorrido entre o início da doença e o início do anti-TNF, 14 (<2 anos), um (2-5 anos) e quatro (>5 anos) responderam, e cinco (<2 anos), quatro (2-5 anos) e dois (>5 anos) não responderam. Conclusão: Não houve diferença de resposta entre os agentes anti-TNF utilizados; houve melhor resposta nos que utilizaram anti-TNF em associação com azatioprina, entre as mulheres, nos pacientes com menos de 40 anos e naqueles tratados com até dois anos do início da doença. (AU)