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Review of Intra-Abdominal Abscess in Crohn’s Disease
Journal: Gastro: Open Access (Vol.2, No. 3)Publication Date: 2014-12-11
Authors : Jianfeng Cheng Siddesh V Besur; John S Hanson;
Page : 1-8
Keywords : Crohn’s disease; Intra-abdominal abscess; Percutaneous drainage; Surgical resection;
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Abstract
Crohn's disease is an idiopathic chronic transmural inflammatory condition of the intestine. Common complications include intestinal obstruction, internal and external fistulae, and spontaneous abcess formation. Intraabdominal abscess affects 7-28% of patients with Crohn's disease. This discussion will provide an overview of intraabdominal abscess in Crohn's disease focusing on risk factors, clinical features, evaluation and management
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