title: Crohn's Disease of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus.
abstract: There is no cure for Crohn disease. Newer treatments, such as biological therapy, have led to an improved quality of life. This article focuses on the surgical management of Crohn disease of the colon, rectum, and anus. Restorative and nonrestorative surgical options for colonic Crohn disease are discussed. Treatment options for perianal Crohn disease are also reviewed.
authors.affiliation: The Colorectal Center, 2011 Church Street, Suite 703, Nashville, TN 37203, USA. Electronic address: BillH@TheColorectalCenter.com.
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Harb
mesh_terms: D003082:Colectomy; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Colonic Crohn's Disease; Crohn fistula; Crohn's Disease; Ileostomy; Perianal Crohn's Disease