Timing of seton removal and clinical outcomes in perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Key Points

• This research investigates how the timing of seton removal impacts healing in cases of perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature
• Analyzed the association between seton removal timing and clinical outcomes
• Considered factors like disease severity and treatment response
• Seton removal timing is associated with fistula healing
• No increase in recurrence rates was observed after early removal
• Findings suggest other factors like disease severity may influence outcomes