Duodenal Crohn's disease

Duodenal Crohn's disease is a rare condition not frequently encountered by the general or colo-rectal surgeon. Manifestations of Crohn's disease may appear in the duodenum as result of primary involvement, or secondary to complications of more distal gastrointestinal disease. Symptoms of d...

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Published in:Techniques in coloproctology 2001-04, Vol.5 (1), p.9-12
Main Authors: Kimmins, M H, Billingham, R P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crohn Disease - surgery
Duodenal Diseases - surgery
Humans
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Summary:Duodenal Crohn's disease is a rare condition not frequently encountered by the general or colo-rectal surgeon. Manifestations of Crohn's disease may appear in the duodenum as result of primary involvement, or secondary to complications of more distal gastrointestinal disease. Symptoms of duodenal Crohn's are often non-specific, and diagnosis can be difficult. This paper presents a summary of the published literature on duodenal Crohn's disease, including a review of the surgical approaches to this uncommon problem.
ISSN:1123-6337
1128-045X
DOI:10.1007/s101510100001