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Ileoanal pouch-related fistulas (IAPRF) are a significant complication impacting patient quality of life. This review classifies IAPRF types and proposes management strategies based on etiology, differentiating surgical from medical treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Background:

  • Ileoanal pouch-related fistula (IAPRF) is a known complication following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis.
  • IAPRF significantly affects pouch prognosis and patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive narrative review of IAPRF.
  • To classify epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, management, and outcomes.
  • To propose a systematic classification algorithm for IAPRF.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search across ten studies.
  • Inclusion of 664 patients diagnosed with IAPRF.
  • Analysis of fistula types, prevalence, and postsurgical complications.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of IAPRF ranges from 4% to 45%.
  • Common fistula types include pouch-vaginal, perineal, and enterocutaneous.
  • Postsurgical pelvic sepsis occurred in 21%-37.2% of patients.
  • Five etiological categories were identified: anastomotic-related, technical, Crohn's disease-like, cryptoglandular, and malignancy.
  • Pouch excision rates reached up to 70%.

Conclusions:

  • Fistulas linked to anastomotic issues, surgical techniques, or cryptoglandular causes require surgical intervention.
  • Inflammation-associated fistulas are best managed with biologics or small molecules.
  • A systematic classification approach aids in tailored management strategies.