Influence of risk factors on the safety of ileocolic anastomosis in Crohn's disease surgery.

BACKGROUND: Ileocecal resection is the most commonly performed operation in patients with Crohn's disease. Anastomotic-associated complications, with their associated morbidity, are the most feared risks of surgery. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the influence of a variety of putative r...

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Main Authors: Tzivanakis, A, Singh, J, Guy, R, Travis, S, Mortensen, N, George, B
Format: Conference item
Published: 2012