Characteristics and surgical outcomes of small intestine-rectal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Small intestine-rectal fistulas are a rare and complex complication in Crohn's disease, posing significant diagnostic and management challenges. This study aims to investigate their distinctive features and evaluates surgical outcomes.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of Crohn's disease patients with small intestine-rectal fistulas who underwent surgery from January 2019 to March 2023. Data on disease characteristics, postoperative quality of life, and functional outcomes were collected.

Results

A total of 92 patients were included, predominantly male (75%). The average time from Crohn's disease diagnosis to small intestine-rectal fistula diagnosis was 5.18 years. Most fistulas originated in the ileum (84.79%), followed by the rectum (9.78%) and b

SUBMITTER: Feng D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11821751 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature