| Literature DB >> 1998847 |
J G Williams1, W D Wong, D A Rothenberger, S M Goldberg.
Abstract
Recurrent Crohn's disease develops in most patients after surgical resection if the patient is followed for sufficient time. This review examines various aspects of recurrent Crohn's disease. It is concluded that Crohn's disease is a diffuse condition of the gastrointestinal tract and that radical resection of Crohn's disease does not prevent recurrence. Assorted factors thought to be associated with recurrence are examined and the relevance of these factors to the surgeon treating Crohn's disease is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1998847 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800780106
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Surg ISSN: 0007-1323 Impact factor: 6.939