We are currently reviewing an information sheet on Fistulas. This leaflet provides information about Fistulas (including anal fistulas, vaginal fistulas, bowel to skin fistulas and bowel to bowel fistulas), their symptoms, possible causes and treatment.
Reviewers needed for fistula information sheet
We would like to hear from you if you have, or have had, a fistula related to IBD and if you feel you would be able to give us your feedback on the new draft of our information sheet.
You don't need to have any special knowledge or training, you just need to be someone with experience of living with fistulas and willing to use your experience to comment on our information from a reader's point of view. It won’t take much time at all.
If you are interested in commenting on the sheet, please email Janet in the Publications Team, at: janet.fricker@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and put ‘Fistula info sheet’ and your name in the subject line.
Please also include some information about you in your email:
- whether you have Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis
- when you were diagnosed
- current treatment (might be none)
We look forward to hearing from you!
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