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ReviewSurgery today2026

Research progress of stem cell transplantation in the treatment of anal fistula.

XiaoJuan Chen, SiYu Yan

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Review in Surgery today, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

XiaoJuan ChenDepartment of Anorectal, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, Zhongshan, 528400, Guangdong province, China.
SiYu YanDepartment of Rheumatology and Immunology, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, Zhongshan, 528400, Guangdong province, China. 1031379773@qq.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Stem cell transplantation has emerged as a promising therapeutic modality for the treatment of anal fistulas, showing significant potential in addressing this challenging condition. This review aims to summarize the latest research advancements in the field of stem cell therapy for anal fistula, focusing on the underlying mechanisms that contribute to healing, the clinical applications that have been explored in various studies, and the assessment of therapeutic efficacy. Despite these encouraging results, several issues remain, including the optimal source of stem cells, methods of administration, and long-term outcomes. The review will also discuss future research directions, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and larger-scale clinical trials to establish the safety and effectiveness of stem cell transplantation in routine clinical practice.

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Rectal FistulaStem Cell TransplantationHumansTreatment OutcomeWound HealingAnal fistulaClinical applicationsEfficacy assessmentStem cell transplantationTreatment progress

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