The management of inflammatory bowel disease represents a key component of clinical
practice for members of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). There has been …

Background Ileocolic anastomoses are commonly performed for right‐sided colon cancer
and Crohn's disease. The anastomosis may be constructed using a linear cutter stapler or by …

This second section of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) Consensus
on the management of Crohn's disease concerns treatment of active disease, maintenance …

Abstract Background and Aims: Postoperative intra-abdominal septic complications [IASCs]
are the most feared risks of surgery for Crohn's disease [CD]. The risk factors for IASCs still …

METHODS The electronic literature (January 1966 to May 2006) on CD-associated fibrosis
was reviewed. Further references were obtained by cross-referencing from key articles …

PURPOSE: This study attempts to determine whether stapled side-to-side anastomosis,
compared with handsewn end-to-end anastomosis, results in decreased recurrence of …

Despite improved immunosuppressive therapy, surgical resection is still often required for
uncontrolled inflammatory disease and the stenosing and perforating complications of …

Purpose: This study compared outcomes between end-to-end anastomosis and other
anastomotic configurations after intestinal resection for patients with Crohn's disease by …

Although in Crohn's disease post-operative recurrence is common, the determinants of
disease recurrence remain speculative. The aim of this study was to examine factors …

Background Ileocolic anastomosis is an essential step in the treatment to restore continuity
of the gastrointestinal tract following ileocolic resection in patients with Crohn's disease …