S191 Efficacy and Safety of Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula Not Associated With Crohn’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract:Introduction: Given the high recurrence rate and the risk of fecal incontinence with surgical options, Injection of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASC) has been arising as a novel method for treating complex perianal fistulas (CPAF). Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ASC in the management of CPAF not associated with Crohn's disease. Methods: We systematically searched Medline and Embase databases through April 20, 2022, for all studies that assessed the efficacy… Show more
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