Aphthous ulceration in diversion colitis. Clinical implications.
Two cases of aphthous ulceration apparently due to diversion colitis are described. There was no evidence of Crohn's disease initially or at follow-up. Aphthous ulceration of the colon and diversion colitis are reviewed, and the nonspecificity of aphthae for Crohn's disease is stressed. The presence of aphthous ulcers in a diverted colon should not preclude colostomy closure.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003092:Colitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology