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A 50-year-old man with a history of ulcerative colitis presents for follow-up 6 months after emergent total abdominal colectomy with end ileostomy. He complains of pain and persistent drainage from the perianal area. Ileoscopy is normal. The pathology report from his surgical specimen demonstrates full-thickness inflammation and granulomas. What is the most appropriate next step?
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