Surgical management of pyogenic complications of Crohn's disease

Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2010 Mar;16(3):512-7. doi: 10.1002/ibd.20984.

Abstract

Patients with Crohn's disease are prone to the development of pyogenic complications. These complications are most commonly in the form of perianal or intraabdominal abscesses and/or fistulas. Complications in these 2 distinct areas are managed differently; however, they are similar in the fact that initial treatment relies on medical or minimally invasive management to achieve a nonacute condition prior to definitive surgical procedure. This article reviews the current surgical management of obtaining pyogenic control in both anorectal and intraabdominal Crohn's disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Abscess / complications*
  • Abdominal Abscess / surgery*
  • Anus Diseases / complications
  • Anus Diseases / surgery
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Crohn Disease / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Rectal Fistula / complications
  • Rectal Fistula / surgery