Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2019; 32(04): 268-272
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1683909
Review Article
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Surgical Management of Complex Enteric Fistulas in Crohn's Disease

Luiz Felipe de Campos-Lobato
1   Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte-MG, Brazil
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Ravi P. Kiran
2   Columbia University Medical Center and Mailman School of Public Health, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia, New York, New York
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Publication Date:
02 July 2019 (online)

Abstract

Crohn's disease is a chronic, inflammatory bowel condition that can affect the entire digestive tract and in many cases lead to enteric fistula formation. The management of enteric fistulas can be challenging and often requires a multidisciplinary approach.

 
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