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Emergencies in inflammatory bowel disease.

M E Zenilman1, J M Becker

  • 1Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1988
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This review covers acute emergencies in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Prompt surgical intervention, nutritional assessment, and medical therapy are crucial for managing IBD emergencies and improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presents with acute emergencies requiring timely and specific interventions.
  • Management strategies have evolved to include prompt surgical drainage, nutritional support, and medical therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current approaches to managing acute emergencies in inflammatory bowel disease.
  • To highlight key considerations for surgical and medical management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on acute inflammatory bowel disease emergencies.
  • Analysis of surgical and medical treatment modalities.
  • Discussion of specific approaches for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

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Main Results:

  • Prompt surgical drainage of abscesses and management of bleeding/perforation are critical.
  • Nutritional and immunologic assessment, often with total parenteral nutrition, is paramount pre-surgery.
  • Steroid therapy can be beneficial in reducing inflammation before surgery, especially in Crohn's disease.
  • Specific surgical procedures are indicated for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's colitis, with considerations for rectal involvement and toxic megacolon.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of IBD emergencies hinges on a multidisciplinary approach combining surgical expertise, nutritional support, and targeted medical therapy.
  • Early and appropriate intervention can significantly impact patient outcomes and reduce surgical complications.
  • Tailored surgical strategies are essential for different IBD presentations, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.