The perianal disease affects up to one-third of individuals with Crohn's disease(CD),causing disabling symptoms and significant impairment in quality of life,particularly for those with perianal fistulising CD(PFC...The perianal disease affects up to one-third of individuals with Crohn's disease(CD),causing disabling symptoms and significant impairment in quality of life,particularly for those with perianal fistulising CD(PFCD).The collaborative effort between gastroenterologists and surgeons is essential for addressing PFCD to achieve fistula closure and promote luminal healing.Limited fistula healing rates with conventional therapies have prompted the emergence of new biological agents,endoscopic procedures and surgical techniques that show promising results.Among these,mesenchymal stem cells injection is a particularly hopeful therapy.In addition to the burden of fistulas,individuals with perianal CD may face an increased risk of developing anal cancer.This underscores the importance of surveillance programmes and timely interventions to prevent late diagnoses and poor outcomes.Currently,there is no established formal anal screening programme.In this review,we provide an overview of the current state of the art in managing PFCD,including novel medical,endoscopic and surgical approaches.The discussion also focuses on the relevance of establishing an anal cancer screening programme in CD,intending to propose a risk-based surveillance algorithm.The validation of this surveillance programme would be a significant step forward in improving patient care and outcomes.展开更多
This letter discusses the incidence of anal cancer among Crohn's disease(CD)-related malignancies.Patients with CD have been demonstrated to be at a higher risk of developing small bowel and colorectal cancers tha...This letter discusses the incidence of anal cancer among Crohn's disease(CD)-related malignancies.Patients with CD have been demonstrated to be at a higher risk of developing small bowel and colorectal cancers than healthy individuals.Although CD-associated anal cancer is relatively rare,patients with CD accom-panied by anal or perianal lesions are at increased risk of anal cancer.Addi-tionally,compared to ulcerative colitis,which is also an inflammatory disease,CD-related anal cancer is often detected at an advanced stage owing to the complexity of CD and is associated with a poor prognosis with frequent local recurrences.Therefore,the detection of early-stage cancer is crucial for improving the prognosis.However,the surveillance methods recommended for CD-related malignancies in the United States and Europe are similar to those for ulcerative colitis.They are not appropriate for detecting CD-related malignancies in the recto-anal region.Therefore,there is an urgent need for surveillance programs aimed at the early detection of malignant anorectal lesions in patients with CD.展开更多
Anal carcinoma is a relatively rare tumor that accounts for approximately 2%of gastrointestinal malignancies and less than 7%of anorectal cancers.Most anal tumors originate between the anorectal junction and the anal ...Anal carcinoma is a relatively rare tumor that accounts for approximately 2%of gastrointestinal malignancies and less than 7%of anorectal cancers.Most anal tumors originate between the anorectal junction and the anal verge.Risk factors for the disease include human papillomavirus infection,human immunodeficiency virus,tobacco use,immunosuppression,female sex,and older age.The pathogenesis of anal carcinoma is believed to be linked to human papillomavirusrelated inflammation,leading to dysplasia and progression to cancer.Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of anal tumor,with an annual incidence of approximately 1 to 2 per 100000 persons.Treatment regarding anal cancer has emerged over time.However,chemoradiation therapy remains the mainstay approach for early localized disease.Patients with metastatic disease are treated with systemic therapy,and salvage surgery is reserved for disease recurrence following chemoradiation.This article aims to provide background information on the epidemiology,risk factors,pathology,diagnosis,and current trends in the management of anal cancer.Future directions are briefly discussed.展开更多
文摘The perianal disease affects up to one-third of individuals with Crohn's disease(CD),causing disabling symptoms and significant impairment in quality of life,particularly for those with perianal fistulising CD(PFCD).The collaborative effort between gastroenterologists and surgeons is essential for addressing PFCD to achieve fistula closure and promote luminal healing.Limited fistula healing rates with conventional therapies have prompted the emergence of new biological agents,endoscopic procedures and surgical techniques that show promising results.Among these,mesenchymal stem cells injection is a particularly hopeful therapy.In addition to the burden of fistulas,individuals with perianal CD may face an increased risk of developing anal cancer.This underscores the importance of surveillance programmes and timely interventions to prevent late diagnoses and poor outcomes.Currently,there is no established formal anal screening programme.In this review,we provide an overview of the current state of the art in managing PFCD,including novel medical,endoscopic and surgical approaches.The discussion also focuses on the relevance of establishing an anal cancer screening programme in CD,intending to propose a risk-based surveillance algorithm.The validation of this surveillance programme would be a significant step forward in improving patient care and outcomes.
文摘This letter discusses the incidence of anal cancer among Crohn's disease(CD)-related malignancies.Patients with CD have been demonstrated to be at a higher risk of developing small bowel and colorectal cancers than healthy individuals.Although CD-associated anal cancer is relatively rare,patients with CD accom-panied by anal or perianal lesions are at increased risk of anal cancer.Addi-tionally,compared to ulcerative colitis,which is also an inflammatory disease,CD-related anal cancer is often detected at an advanced stage owing to the complexity of CD and is associated with a poor prognosis with frequent local recurrences.Therefore,the detection of early-stage cancer is crucial for improving the prognosis.However,the surveillance methods recommended for CD-related malignancies in the United States and Europe are similar to those for ulcerative colitis.They are not appropriate for detecting CD-related malignancies in the recto-anal region.Therefore,there is an urgent need for surveillance programs aimed at the early detection of malignant anorectal lesions in patients with CD.
文摘Anal carcinoma is a relatively rare tumor that accounts for approximately 2%of gastrointestinal malignancies and less than 7%of anorectal cancers.Most anal tumors originate between the anorectal junction and the anal verge.Risk factors for the disease include human papillomavirus infection,human immunodeficiency virus,tobacco use,immunosuppression,female sex,and older age.The pathogenesis of anal carcinoma is believed to be linked to human papillomavirusrelated inflammation,leading to dysplasia and progression to cancer.Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of anal tumor,with an annual incidence of approximately 1 to 2 per 100000 persons.Treatment regarding anal cancer has emerged over time.However,chemoradiation therapy remains the mainstay approach for early localized disease.Patients with metastatic disease are treated with systemic therapy,and salvage surgery is reserved for disease recurrence following chemoradiation.This article aims to provide background information on the epidemiology,risk factors,pathology,diagnosis,and current trends in the management of anal cancer.Future directions are briefly discussed.