Nonobstructing Crohn's Disease.
Although our existing medical management improves the quality of life of the majority of patients with Crohn's disease (CD), a substantial proportion of individuals still experience unpleasant symptoms from either the disease or therapy. Many patients ultimately require surgery. In the near future it is highly likely that new drugs will be available that are able to favorably modify the natural history of the disease.
Achkar
JP
Department of Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44195.
Hanauer
SB