Crohn's disease of the stomach with outlet obstruction: a case report and review of therapy.
Crohn's disease of the stomach is an uncommon condition which often progresses to stenosis with associated gastric outlet obstruction. We describe a patient who obtained long-term relief of obstruction following a short course of corticosteroids and total parenteral nutrition, and we discuss the therapeutic options for gastroduodenal Crohn's disease.
D000328:Adult; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011707:Pyloric Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
D011241:Prednisone