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Use of a linear stapler for the treatment of ileocolic fistula in Crohn's disease
Author(s) -
BallesterPla N.,
PousSerrano S.,
PalasíGiménez R.,
GarcíaGranero E.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
colorectal disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.029
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1463-1318
pISSN - 1462-8910
DOI - 10.1111/codi.13471
Subject(s) - medicine , crohn's disease , fistula , surgery , crohn disease , disease , general surgery
Aim The study reports an easy technique for surgical management of some forms of ileocolic fistula in Crohn's disease. Method Five patients with Crohn's disease with ileocolic fistula (2011–2014) have been managed by the application of linear stapler devices. Results Postoperative course was satisfactory in all patients. At 1 year there was no evidence of stricture or fistula formation and no patient had required reoperation. Conclusion The technique is easy and effective and can be used in open and laparoscopic surgery.