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Ileal disease is associated with surgery for perianal disease in a population-based Crohn's disease cohort.

Authors :
Eglinton, T.
Reilly, M.
Chang, C.
Barclay, M.
Frizelle, F.
Gearry, R.
Source :
British Journal of Surgery. Jul2010, Vol. 97 Issue 7, p1103-1109. 7p. 1 Diagram, 4 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article presents a study which determined the perianal surgical intervention's (PSI) characteristics and frequency for Crohn's disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study was conducted in Canterbury, New Zealand where clinical notes on 1,421 patients were utilized. Results revealed that patients afflicted with Crohn's disease who were diagnosed at an early age experience PSI.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071323
Volume :
97
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
51897018
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.7031