Abstract
The general principles of surgical management of Crohn’s disease are determined by our concept of the present limitations of therapy. Our important management limitations are:
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It is an incurable disease
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It has panintestinal potential for involvement
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Surgical intervention only overcomes the effects of complications of the disease and does not affect the disease itself.
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Ekelund GR, Lindhagen T (1989) Controversies in the surgical management of Crohn’s disease. Pers Colon Rectal Surg 2: 1–14
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Alexander-Williams, J. (1993). Surgical Management. In: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3296-7_6
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