title: Alternative treatment of gluteofemoral fistulas using honey: a case report.
abstract: Perianal fistula is a common disease that affects particular patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Honey has been used as a natural remedy for centuries for the treatment of various disorders. We report a patient with persistent fistulas, in whom conventional medical and surgical therapy failed. In this case, most of fistulas in gluteofemoral region were completely healed and closed after 6 months of treatment with honey. In addition, honey reduced inflammation, pain and induration of affected region. This medical approach positively affected patient's mental condition and also improved his quality of life.
authors: Department of Surgery, Kysucka Nemocnica Cadca, Cadca, Slovakia.
authors: Paulina
authors: P
authors: Vlcekova
authors: Barbora
authors: B
authors: Krutakova
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Takac
authors: Milan
authors: M
authors: Kozanek
authors: Juraj
authors: J
authors: Salus
authors: Juraj
authors: J
authors: Majtan
mesh_terms: D002081:Buttocks; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006722:Honey; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D013848:Thigh