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Long-term outcomes of fistula-tract laser closure for complex perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease.

D Cao1,2, X Wang2, K Qian3

  • 1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.

Techniques in Coloproctology
|July 31, 2024

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
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Fistula-tract laser closure (FiLaC™) effectively treats complex perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease (pfCD), showing long-term healing in 63.3% of patients. This sphincter-saving procedure is safe and improves continence.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Background:

  • Perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease (pfCD) presents complex treatment challenges.
  • Fistula-tract laser closure (FiLaC™) shows promise but requires long-term outcome evaluation in specific pfCD cohorts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term efficacy and safety of FiLaC™ in patients with complex pfCD.
  • To evaluate healing rates, recurrence, and impact on fecal incontinence.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 49 patients with complex pfCD treated with FiLaC™ between 2019-2020.
  • Long-term follow-up (median 50 months) assessing clinical healing, recurrence, and Wexner incontinence scores.
  • Analysis of Montreal classification and PCDAI scores in relation to treatment outcomes.
Treatment outcome

Main Results:

  • A 63.3% clinical healing rate was observed at long-term follow-up.
  • Recurrence occurred in 24.5% of patients; no major complications like bleeding or incontinence were reported.
  • Significant improvement in Wexner fecal incontinence scores indicated preserved continence function.

Conclusions:

  • FiLaC™ is an effective and safe sphincter-preserving option for complex perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease.
  • The procedure demonstrates favorable long-term outcomes regarding healing and fecal continence.