Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy Awareness, Knowledge, and Use for the Treatment of Fistulizing Crohn's Disease: An International Survey Among Gastroenterologists and Colorectal Surgeons.

Many clinicians demonstrated an interest in mesenchymal stem cells in general and a willingness to use them to treat perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease, but this survey showed suboptimal knowledge of what mesenchymal stem cells are and how they work in this indication. This may explain clinicians' concerns about use of this therapy and calls out for education activities.