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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2024; 30(44): 4745-4753
Published online Nov 28, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i44.4745
Navigating the complexities of perianal Crohn’s disease: Diagnostic strategies, treatment approaches, and future perspectives
Jai P Singh, Maryam Aleissa, Ernesto R Drelichman, Vijay K Mittal, Jasneet S Bhullar
Jai P Singh, Department of Surgery-Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI 48075, United States
Maryam Aleissa, Ernesto R Drelichman, Department of Surgery-Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI 48075, United States
Vijay K Mittal, Jasneet S Bhullar, Department of Surgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI 48075, United States
Author contributions: Singh JP wrote the manuscript, and conducted the majority of the research, including the paper’s design, resource review, and manuscript preparation; Aleissa M assisted in writing; Drelichman ER and Mittal VK contributed to the paper; Bhullar JS designed the research and wrote the paper, answered any questions from readers, leveraging his extensive expertise to provide comprehensive responses and further insights.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Jasneet S Bhullar, MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS, Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 16001 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075, United States. drjsbhullar@gmail.com
Received: August 9, 2024
Revised: September 25, 2024
Accepted: October 24, 2024
Published online: November 28, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Perianal disease affects a significant number of Crohn’s patients. Perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease can be very debilitating and adversely affect the quality of life. These patients are primarily managed through a multidisciplinary approach. This editorial provides a detailed analysis of current management strategies for perianal diseases in Crohn’s patients and an analysis of the literature by Pacheco et al.