Healio

Anastomotic ulcers after ileocolic resection predict Crohn’s recurrence

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHILADELPHIA — Anastomotic ulcers that develop after ileocolic resections are linked to the recurrence of ...
Healthline

Colic branch of the ileocolic artery

The colic branch of the ileocolic artery is part of the superior mesenteric artery, or SMA. It is the last of the ileal branches of the SMA, which are located on the SMA’s left side. The colic branch ...
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Older adults with Crohn’s at risk for postop recurrence, benefit from biologic prophylaxis

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Initiation of prophylactic biologics within 90 days of surgery was linked to reduced risk for recurrence among ...
Nature

Surgery Insight: minimally invasive surgery for IBD

The most frequently described laparoscopic operations for the management of patients with IBD are restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis and ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease. For ...