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Fistula Relapse Risk in Perianal Crohn Disease Is Higher After Discontinuation of Anti-TNF

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

Discontinuation of anti–TNF therapy in patients with perianal Crohn disease may increase the risk for fistula relapse.

Anorectal disorders

Factors Correlated to HRARM Findings in Chronic Constipation

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

In patients with chronic constipation, the most common form of anorectal dysfunction is Type 1 dyssynergic defecation.

Anorectal disorders

Normative Values Established for Anorectal Neuropathy Using Novel TAMS

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Utsav Aiya, MD

This study provides normative values for the bilateral lumbar and sacral-anorectal MEPs in healthy subject with no age or gender influence on rectal or anal MEP latency.

Anorectal disorders

Interdisciplinary Group Treatment Effective for Pediatric Fecal Incontinence

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

An interdisciplinary group treatment for fecal incontinence in children (called “Poop group” by investigators) is a promising alternative for up to 60% of patients who fail to respond to standard care.

Anorectal disorders

Men Less Knowledgeable About HPV, HPV Vaccination

Men are less knowledgeable than women about human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV vaccination, and the correlation between HPV and cancer.

Anorectal disorders

Rectocele Associated With Anal Sphincter Function in Rectal Intussusception

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

This study demonstrated that a reduction in internal anal sphincter function was more common not only in patients with rectoanal intussusception, but also in those without rectocele.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

New Index Developed For Assessment of Perianal Fistulas in Crohn Disease

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

MAGNIFI-CD has improved operating characteristics compared to other indices assessing MRI scans of perianal fistula activity in CD, and that the new index may be useful as an outcome measure in clinical trials investigating treatment for perianal fistulizing CD.

Anorectal disorders

Baseline Urinary Dysfunction May Increase Following Rectal Cancer Treatment

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

Study concludes that few of the associated risk factors are modifiable and that clinicians should stress possible outcomes related to urinary dysfunction prior to patients receiving treatment for rectal cancer.

Anorectal disorders

Comparing Long-Course Chemoradiation With Short-Course Radiation Therapy in Rectal Cancer

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Early results from the Polish II study showed a significant improvement in OS for preoperative short-course RT/chemotherapy compared with long-term chemo-RT.

Gastroenterology

Naldemedine Therapy May Reduce Symptoms of Opioid-Induced Constipation

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Madeline Morr

Researchers conducted a double-blind study to assess the effect of naldemedine therapy vs placebo in reducing symptoms associated with opioid-induced constipation.