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Table 1 Montreal classification

From: Comparative perianal fistula closure rates following autologous adipose tissue-derived stem cell transplantation or treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor agents after seton placement in patients with Crohn’s disease: a retrospective observational study

Classification

Description

Age of onset (A)

 A1

16 years old or younger

 A2

17-40 years old

 A3

Over 40 years old

Location (L)

 L1

Terminal ileum

 L2

Colon

 L3

Ileocolon

 L4

Upper gastrointestinal

Behavior (B)

 B1

Non-stricturing, non-penetrating

 B2

Stricturing

 B3

Penetrating