Fistulizing Crohn's Disease Presenting After Surgery on a Perianal Lesion

• Published in: Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 137; no. 3; p. e20152878
• Main Authors: Singer, Andrew A M, Gadepalli, Samir K, Eder, Sally J, Adler, Jeremy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2016
• Subjects: Adolescent; Anal Canal - pathology; Biopsy; Child; Crohn Disease - surgery; Digestive System Surgical Procedures - adverse effects; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Postoperative Complications; Rectal Fistula - diagnosis; Rectal Fistula - etiology; Retrospective Studies

Perianal skin lesions, such as skin tags, can be an early presenting sign of Crohn's disease. Surgical intervention on these lesions may increase the risk of fistula development and lead to worse outcomes. This case series examined 8 patients who underwent surgical intervention on what appeared...