Duodenal Crohn's disease.
Duodenal Crohn's disease is a rare condition not frequently encountered by the general or colo-rectal surgeon. Manifestations of Crohn's disease may appear in the duodenum as result of primary involvement, or secondary to complications of more distal gastrointestinal disease. Symptoms of duodenal Crohn's are often non-specific, and diagnosis can be difficult. This paper presents a summary of the published literature on duodenal Crohn's disease, including a review of the surgical approaches to this uncommon problem.
Kimmins
M H
MH
Northwest Colon and Rectal Clinic, 1101 Madison, Suite 500, Seattle, Washington 98104, USA.
Billingham
R P
RP
D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans