ReviewAbdominal radiology (New York)2025
The role of MRI in perianal fistulizing disease: diagnostic imaging and classification systems to monitor disease activity.
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- Comparative analysis of early and late recurrence rates in perianal fistula surgery.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2026Article
- Transperineal ultrasonography with a high-frequency probe and a three-dimensional end-fire probe for imaging perianal abscesses and locating the internal openings of anal fistulas.Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey) · 2026Article
- Perianal Fistulae Medical Imaging Maps: A Pictorial Diagnostic Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Transperineal Ultrasound Combined with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Enema for Diagnosis and Surgical Planning in Rectovaginal Fistula: A Prospective Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Clinical Trial Endpoints for Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease.The American journal of gastroenterology · 2026Review
- Unraveling the Causes of Perianal Itching: Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Diagnostic Tool for Perianal Fistulas and Its Mimics.Annals of African medicine · 2026Observational
- Current approaches to disease severity and therapy effectiveness assessment in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.World journal of gastrointestinal pharmacology and therapeutics · 2026Review
- Scrotal abscesses in perianal Crohn's disease: a retrospective cohort study of clinical presentation, management, and outcomes.Techniques in coloproctology · 2026Article
- Extensive trans-organ urogenital fistulation in Crohn's disease involving the bowel, urinary bladder, seminal vesicles, and prostate: Radiological perspective of a case.Radiology case reports · 2026Article
- A DWI histogram-based nomogram for preoperative prediction of pathogens and antibiotic resistance in perianal abscesses.International journal of colorectal disease · 2026Article
- Endoanal Ultrasound in Perianal Crohn's Disease.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Imaging in perianal fistulising Crohn's disease: A practical guide for the gastroenterologist.World journal of gastroenterology · 2025Review
- Understanding the anatomical basis of anorectal fistulas and their surgical management: exploring different types for enhanced precision and safety.Surgery today · 2025Review
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Abstract
Perianal fistulizing disease, commonly associated with Crohn's disease, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its complex anatomy and high recurrence rates. Radiological imaging plays a pivotal role in the accurate diagnosis, classification, and management of this condition. This article reviews the current radiological modalities employed in the evaluation of perianal fistulizing disease, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), endoanal ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT). MRI, recognized as the gold standard, offers superior soft tissue contrast and multiplanar capabilities, facilitating detailed assessment of fistula tracts and associated abscesses. CT, although less detailed than MRI, remains valuable in acute settings for detecting abscesses and guiding drainage procedures. This article discusses the advantages and limitations of each modality, highlights the importance of standardized imaging protocols, and underscores the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in the management of perianal fistulizing disease. Future directions include advancements in imaging techniques and the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes.
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