Cyclosporin treatment of perianal fistulas in dogs

The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the efficacy of cyclosporin in treating perianal fistulas (PAF) in dogs. Based on resolution of all fistulas in all dogs with remission times up to > 18 months, we conclude that cyclosporin therapy is the treatment of choice for PAF in dogs.

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Published inCanadian veterinary journal Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 39 - 41
Main Authors Mathews, K.A, Ayers, S.A, Tano, C.A, Riley, S.M, Sukhiani, H.R, Adams, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada 1997
Subjects
Animals
anus
Cyclosporine - therapeutic use
cyclosporins
Dog Diseases - drug therapy
Dogs
drug therapy
efficacy
Female
fistula
Fistula - drug therapy
Fistula - veterinary
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
Male
medical treatment
Perianal Glands
Pilot Projects
remission
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Summary:The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the efficacy of cyclosporin in treating perianal fistulas (PAF) in dogs. Based on resolution of all fistulas in all dogs with remission times up to > 18 months, we conclude that cyclosporin therapy is the treatment of choice for PAF in dogs.
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ISSN:0008-5286