Samhita Chaudhuri

The wiring of the enteric nervous system (ENS) is a dynamic process throughout development and adulthood. In the embryo, enteric neural crest derived cells expand and differentiate into the glia and neurons that form the ENS…

BACKGROUND: Perianal fistulae are highly morbid complications of Crohn’s disease (CD) with a cumulative incidence of 20-25%; despite demonstrated efficacy of infliximab treatment, estimates of complete resolution are only 20-30%. Ultimately, 20% of patients will require proctectomy…