Crohn’s perianal fistulas: Samantha’s story

Perianal fistulas are a painful complication of Crohn’s disease[1]. Samantha, from Manchester, England shared her experiences of living with this disabling condition.

Samantha developed a fistula sometime after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. However, the fistula went undiagnosed for three years. The condition has contributed to Samantha experiencing multiple surgeries, which has impacted her quality of life.

Help Samantha raise awareness by sharing this video!

This video was initiated and funded by Takeda to raise awareness of Crohn’s perianal fistulas and the impact they have on patient’s quality of life[2]. The information contained in this video should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation, or advice from your healthcare professional. This video is intended for an international audience (ex-US) and informed consent has been collected from the patient prior to releasing this video.

References:
[1] de Miguel Criado J, del Salto LG, Rivas PF, et al., MR imaging evaluation of perianal fistulas: spectrum of imaging features. Radiographics. 2012; 32(1): 175-194.
[2] Mahadev S, Young J et al., Quality of Life in Perianal Crohn’s Disease: What Do Patient Consider Important? 2011; 54(5): 579-585.

Video job code: C-ANPROM/INT/PAF/0028

Job code: C-ANPROM/INT/PAF/0029

November 2022

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