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

Purpose Symptomatic perianal fistulas impair quality of life in patients with Crohn’s disease. Fecal diversion improves symptoms but may impair quality of life. This study was designed to compare long-term quality of life in patients with Crohn’s disease with symptomatic perianal fistulas who were treated with or without fecal diversion.