Crohn's Disease of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

William J Harb

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2015.07.005

Crohn's Disease of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

Surg Clin North Am. 2015 Dec;95(6):1195-210, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2015.07.005. Epub 2015 Oct 21.

Author

William J Harb¹

Affiliation

¹ The Colorectal Center, 2011 Church Street, Suite 703, Nashville, TN 37203, USA. Electronic address: BillH@TheColorectalCenter.com.

PMID: 26596922
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2015.07.005

Abstract

There is no cure for Crohn disease. Newer treatments, such as biological therapy, have led to an improved quality of life. This article focuses on the surgical management of Crohn disease of the colon, rectum, and anus. Restorative and nonrestorative surgical options for colonic Crohn disease are discussed. Treatment options for perianal Crohn disease are also reviewed.

Keywords: Colonic Crohn's Disease; Crohn fistula; Crohn's Disease; Ileostomy; Perianal Crohn's Disease.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Colectomy
Colonic Diseases / diagnosis*
Colonic Diseases / etiology
Colonic Diseases / surgery*
Crohn Disease / diagnosis*
Crohn Disease / etiology
Crohn Disease / surgery*
Humans
Ileostomy
Rectal Diseases / diagnosis*
Rectal Diseases / etiology
Rectal Diseases / surgery*