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Immunopathological characteristics of cryptoglandular and Crohn's anorectal fistulas.
Folia medica - 1 Jan 2000
Hadzhiev Bozhidar D, Murdjeva Mariana A
Abstract excerpt
Anorectal fistulas are quite common proctologic disorders. They can be either of cryptoglandular origin or can be associated with Crohn's disease and chronic ileocolitis. Mechanical obstruction and local infections are prime causes of this pathological condition. Genetic predisposition and inadequate immune response with overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines appear prominently in the course of Crohn's...
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