Original Research
Vol. 2, Issue 3 (2014)
Review of Intra-Abdominal Abscess in Crohn’s Disease
Jianfeng Cheng*1, Siddesh V Besur1 and John S Hanson2
Corresponding Author: Jianfeng Cheng
Received: Nov 26, 2014
Accepted: Dec 08, 2014
Published: Nov 30, -0001
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DOI: N/A
Abstract
Crohn’s disease is an idiopathic chronic transmural inflammatory condition of the intestine. Common complications include intestinal obstruction,internal and external fistulae, and spontaneous abcess formation. Intra abdominal abscess affects 7-28% of patients with Crohn’s disease. This discussion will provide an overview of intra abdominal abscess in Crohn’s disease focusing on risk factors, clinical features, evaluation and management.
Keywords: Crohn’s disease; Intra-abdominal abscess; Percutaneous drainage; Surgical resection
Jianfeng Cheng (2014), Review of Intra-Abdominal Abscess in Crohn’s Disease. Gastro Open Access 2:116 http://dx.doi.org/10.14437/GOA-2-116
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