Bronchiectasis following colectomy for Crohn's disease.
Bronchiectasis developing following colectomy for ulcerative colitis has been reported in a few cases. This may be the first report of bronchiectasis developing after colectomy for Crohn's disease. The close temporal relationship to colectomy, lack of bacterial pathogens in the sputum, and an impressive response to oral steroids suggest a difference in pathogenesis from idiopathic bronchiectasis.
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Green Lane Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Wells
D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D003082:Colectomy; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone