Results from TiGenix’s phase III Admire-CD trial for Cx601, a perianal fistulas treatment for Crohn’s disease patients, were published in Gastroenterology. 1. TiGenix conducted a 52-week trial finding ...

Anal fistula management remains a challenging surgical domain where the primary goals are the eradication of infection, minimisation of recurrence, and preservation of sphincter integrity. Standard ...

A rectovaginal fistula develops when an abnormal tunnel forms between the vagina and rectum inside a woman’s body. This opening allows waste material and gas to pass from the rectum into the vagina, ...

Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) represents a rare but devastating condition characterised by the formation of an abnormal connection between the thoracic aorta and the oesophagus. This pathology often ...

Globally, around 6.9 million inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases have been reported and the numbers are continuously increasing. IBD is a multifactorial, complex disease that includes ulcerative ...

Anal Fistula – After successful treatment of an abscess, some 30% to 70% of patients may go on to develop an anal fistula, an abnormal tunneling connection between the skin around the anus and the ...

Get expert advice on caring for your tushy, learn what anal irritation might mean, and find out when it’s time to call your doctor.

An aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm that requires immediate surgical repair. Doctors can choose to treat it with either open or endovascular surgery. An ...

Beyond the pain and physical symptoms, women suffering from fistula frequently suffer ostracism and psychological trauma. The Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme enabled the treatment and ...