[Crohn's disease of the duodenum].
Affection of the stomach and duodenum by Crohn's disease is rare and varies according to the majority of data in the literature between 0.5 and 4%. A pre-existing or concurrent distal affection, most frequently on the ileum, is common. The authors describe a rare isolated affection of the pylorus and duodenum in a 17-year-old boy with manifestations of a severe inflammatory obstruction. Crohn's disease was suspected already before operation and was confirmed by laparotomy and histological examination of a portion of the pyloric wall. The author discusses the difficulties of preoperative diagnosis and common methods of surgical treatment.
Kostka
R
R
Chirurgická klinika FNKV, Praha.
Vyhnánek
F
F
Líbalová
I
I
D000293:Adolescent; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
Crohnova choroba duodena.