Open AccessSimultaneous laparoscopic pyloroplasty and ileocecal resection in Crohn’s disease
Author(s) -
Erik Schlöricke,
Martin Hoffmann,
Michael Zimmermann,
Karl-Frederik Meyer,
Tilman Laubert,
Markus Kleemann,
Hans–Peter Bruch,
P. Hildebrand
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
acta chirurgica iugoslavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2406-0887
pISSN - 0354-950X
DOI - 10.2298/aci1202117s
Subject(s) - medicine , pyloroplasty , stenosis , dissection (medical) , crohn's disease , surgery , ileum , ileocecal valve , terminal ileum , disease , radiology , duodenal ulcer
The initial manifestation of Crohn's disease is often located within the terminal ileum. Other portions of the G.I. tract may be affected, however, as the disease involves the entire organ system. The disease often progresses chronically in flares and remissions and involves all layers of the intestinal wall, leading to strictures, stenosis and fistulas. These complications should only be treated surgically when clinically relevant in order to prevent acute exacerbations.