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GuidelineIndian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology2026

Perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease: Clinical practice update from Colitis and Crohn's Foundation (India).

Peeyush Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Neha Berry, Vandana Midha, Rupa Banerjee, Naresh Bhat, Adarsh Chaudhary, Devendra Desai, Usha Dutta, Pankaj Garg and 15 more

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Guideline in Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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25 authors.

Peeyush KumarDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi, 110 025, India.
Arshdeep SinghDayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, 141 001, India.
Neha BerryInstitute for Digestive and Liver Diseases, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, 110 005, India.
Vandana MidhaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, 141 001, India.
Rupa BanerjeeAIG Hospitals and Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Mindspace Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 500 032, India.
Naresh BhatAster CMI Hospital, Banglore, 560 092, India.
Adarsh ChaudharyGI Surgery, Medanta Gurugram, Gurugram, 122 001, India.
Devendra DesaiPD Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, 400 016, India.
Usha DuttaPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India.
Pankaj GargGarg Fistula Research Institute, Panchkula, Haryana, 134 113, India.
Uday C GhoshalInstitute of Gastrosciences and Liver Transplantation, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, 700 054, India.
Chandan KakkarDayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, 141 001, India.
Saurabh KediaDepartment of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakphur, 273 008, India.
Govind MakhariaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India.
Sandeep NijhawanMahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, 302 033, India.
Partha PalAIG Hospitals and Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Mindspace Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 500 032, India.
Mathew PhilipHepatology and Gastroenterology (LIGHT), Lisie Institute of Gastroenterology, Lisie Hospital, Kochi, 682 018, India.
Amarender PuriDepartment of Gastroenterology, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, 122 001, India.
G V RaoAIG Hospitals and Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Mindspace Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 500 032, India.
Vishal SharmaPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India.
Satpal Singh VirkDepartment of Surgical Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, 141 001, India.
Rakesh KochharParas Health Panchkula, Panchkula, 134 116, India.
Ajit SoodDepartment of Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, 141 001, India.
Ajay KumarGastroenterology and Hepatology - Pan Max, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, 110 005, India.
Vineet AhujaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India. vineet.aiims@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1577-0118

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease (PFCD) presents significant challenges due to its complex nature and severe impact on patients' quality of life. Several factors contribute to its complexity, including the anatomical intricacies, chronic and recurrent course, heightened risk of infection and the need for multifaceted treatment strategies. Recognizing these challenges, the Colitis and Crohn's Foundation (India) (CCF[I]) deemed it essential to release a clinical guidance on PFCD. This update, developed through a structured literature review and national expert consensus meeting, integrates the latest research, standardizes treatment protocols, aims to improve patient outcomes and addresses persisting challenges, while also serving as a valuable educational resource for healthcare professionals.

Indexed as

Crohn DiseaseRectal FistulaHumansIndiaQuality of LifeCrohn’s diseasePerianal diseasePerianal fistulae

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PMID41718934

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