Long-Term Quality of Life in Patients with Crohn's Disease and Perianal Fistulas: Influence of Fecal Diversion

Abstract

In the investigated population of patients with Crohn's disease, quality of life seems to be similar or potentially superior in diverted patients suffering from perianal fistulas compared with undiverted patients. A diverting stoma, therefore, may improve quality of life in patients with severe perianal Crohn's disease.