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Crohn's disease of the foregut
1Department of Surgery, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|February 24, 2001
Summary
Foregut Crohn's disease, affecting the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, is more common than previously thought. Surgeons must understand its varied presentations and management for this complex condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Background:
- Crohn's disease (CD) rarely affected the upper gastrointestinal tract historically.
- Increased upper endoscopy use reveals more frequent upper GI involvement in CD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on foregut Crohn's disease.
- To familiarize surgeons with upper GI manifestations of CD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of foregut Crohn's disease.
- Examination of incidence, clinical features, diagnosis, and management.
Main Results:
- Upper gastrointestinal involvement in Crohn's disease is more prevalent than previously recognized.
- Foregut Crohn's presents diverse clinical manifestations.
Conclusions:
- Foregut Crohn's disease requires comprehensive understanding for effective surgical and medical management.
- Surgeons need awareness of all potential Crohn's disease locations.