Autologous stem cell transplantation for treatment of rectovaginal fistula in perianal Crohn's disease: a new cell-based therapy
- 20 May 2003
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Nature in International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Vol. 18 (5), 451-454
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-003-0490-3
Abstract
Rectovaginal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease are difficult to resolve, and surgical failure is very frequent. Recent studies have shown that adult stem cells extracted from certain tissues, such as adipose tissue, can develop into different tissues, such as muscle.Keywords
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