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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2008; 14(17): 2678-2690
Published online May 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2678
Published online May 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2678
Surgery for inflammatory bowel disease
John M Hwang, Center for Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 2330 Post St. Suite 260, San Francisco 94115, United States
Madhulika G Varma, Center for Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 2330 Post St. Suite 260, San Francisco 94115, United States
Author contributions: Hwang JM performed literature review and wrote manuscript. Varma MG conceived of organization of manuscript and extensively edited and revised paper.
Correspondence to: Madhulika G Varma, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Director, Center for Pelvic Physiology, Department of Surgery, University of California, 2330 Post St. Suite 260, San Francisco 94115, United States. varmam@surgery.ucsf.edu
Telephone: +1-415-8853611
Received: December 20, 2007
Revised: January 23, 2008
Published online: May 7, 2008
Revised: January 23, 2008
Published online: May 7, 2008
Abstract
Despite the new and ever expanding array of medications for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there are still clear indications for operative management of IBD and its complications. We present an overview of indications, procedures, considerations, and controversies in the surgical therapy of IBD.
Keywords: Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Operation, Surgical treatment, Ileal pouch