Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic role of an elective ileocecal
resection in children with active localized Crohn's disease. Methods This was a retrospective …

Background Studies on the outcome of ileocecal resection in pediatric Crohn's disease (CD)
have a limited follow-up and fail to assign predictors of adverse outcomes. Therefore, we …

Objective The aim of this retrospective study was to describe the risk of postoperative
recurrence (POR) after ileocecal resection, the occurrence of surgical complications, and …

Background We hypothesize that in children with Crohn's disease (CD) isolated to a single
site, resection leads to clinical improvement, decreased medication requirements, and …

Objectives: Current clinical algorithms position surgery as the last option in pediatric Crohn
disease (CD). Studies suggest improved outcomes with earlier surgery, but pediatric …

Background: Ileocecectomy related to stricturing, fistula formation, or medically refractory
disease is commonly required in patients with Crohn disease (CD). Limited research exists …

Introduction In pediatric Crohn's disease ileocecal resection is performed reluctantly as
postoperative recurrence is frequent. Anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy reduces …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe surgery rates, complications, and risk of
disease recurrence after surgery in paediatric Crohn disease (CD). Methods: Children< 18 …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of surgery in children with Crohn
disease (CD) not responding to medical therapy and establish whether surgery improves …

Objective: Of pediatric patients with Crohn disease, 20% to 30% undergo surgery within 10
years. Although disease relapses and reoperations are common, long-term functional …