Heitor Siqueira Ribeiro

The impact of malnutrition on clinical outcomes in patients with perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease undergoing seton placement: A retrospective study

Abstract Background Perianal involvement occurs in up to 50% of patients with Crohn's disease (CD). Despite combined management, 10%–20% require fecal diversion or proctectomy. Nutritional status may influence prognosis, but its role in fistulizing perianal disease is unclear. Th...