However, few data exist regarding the laparoscopic management of enteric fistulas from diverticular and Crohn's disease. METHODS: We completed a retrospective chart review of patients who ...

Symptoms include perianal drainage (purulent or enteric material), discomfort (including dyspareunia and dyschezia), and swelling. Perianal fistulas can occur with or without active disease ...

As soon as the patient desisted from oral irrigation the cutaneous emphysema regressed and the fistula healed spontaneously. The patient’s C-reactive protein (CRP) level was elevated (75 mg/L ...