Crohn's disease of the small bowel

Abstract

Crohn's disease of the small bowel frequently requires surgical intervention. While dealing with the disease complications that require intervention, treatment should be based on a long-term strategic plan that recognizes the likelihood of recurrent disease, repeat surgeries, and the possibility of a future ostomy. Resection forms the basis for surgical treatments, but strictureplasty, abscess drainage, intestinal and diversion bypasses also are used, selectively.