Surgical Intervention is Effective for the Treatment of Crohn's related Rectovaginal Fistulas: Experience From A Tertiary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Practice.

Ana M Otero-PiñeiroXue JiaKarina E PedersenTracy HullJeremy LipmanStefan D HolubarScott R SteeleAmy L Lightner

Published in: Journal of Crohn's & colitis (2022)

Over two-thirds of Crohn's related rectovaginal fistulas can achieve closure with multiple surgical interventions. Smoking and seton usage negatively impact healing rates and should be avoided.

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randomized controlled trial
healthcare
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physical activity
smoking cessation
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