Perianal Fistula-Associated Carcinoma in Crohn's Disease: A Multicentre Retrospective Case Control Study.
Chiara PalmieriGerhard MüllerAnton J KroesenChristian GalataAndreas D RinkJulia MorgensternWolfgang KruisPublished in: Journal of Crohn's & colitis (2022)
In patients with adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma associated with perianal fistula in Crohn's disease, fistula characteristics determine the risk of malignancy. Early diagnosis influences outcomes, while treatment of chronic fistula activity may be key to preventing malignancy. Expert multimodal therapy is paramount for successful treatment of perianal fistula-associated malignancies.