title: Cyclosporin treatment of perianal fistulas in dogs.
abstract: The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the efficacy of cyclosporin in treating perianal fistulas (PAF) in dogs. Based on resolution of all fistulas in all dogs with remission times up to > 18 months, we conclude that cyclosporin therapy is the treatment of choice for PAF in dogs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Mathews
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Ayres
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Tano
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Riley
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Sukhiani
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000662:veterinary*; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D010481:Perianal Glands; D010865:Pilot Projects
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine