[Crohn's disease surgery]

Vnitr Lek. 2014 Jul-Aug;60(7-8):617-23.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Surgery of Crohns disease is an important part of the general treatment algorithm. The role of surgery is changing with the development of conservative procedures. The recent years have seen the return to early treatment of patients with Crohns disease. Given the character of the disease and its intestinal symptoms, a specific approach to these patients is necessary, especially regarding the correct choice of surgery. The paper focuses on the luminal damage of the small and large intestine including complications of the disease. We describe the individual indications for a surgical solution, including the choice of anastomosis or multiple / repeated surgeries.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Crohn Disease / diagnosis
  • Crohn Disease / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Reoperation