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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jul 27, 2016; 8(7): 492-500
Published online Jul 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i7.492
Published online Jul 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i7.492
Table 2 Indications for early surgery n (%)
| Clinical details | Early surgery (n = 42) | Deferred surgery (n = 62) |
| Indication for surgery | ||
| Acute obstruction – emergency resection | 9 (21.4) | 4 (23.0) |
| Subacute obstruction – elective resection | - | 20 (32.3) |
| Perforation | 15 (35.7) | 7 (11.3) |
| Fistula/phlegmon | 5 (11.9) | 15 (24.2) |
| Abdominal pain | 5 (11.9) | 2 (3.2) |
| Haemorrhage | 3 (7.1) | - |
| Not specified | 5 (11.9) | 14 (23.0) |
- Citation: An V, Cohen L, Lawrence M, Thomas M, Andrews J, Moore J. Early surgery in Crohn’s disease a benefit in selected cases. World J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 8(7): 492-500
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v8/i7/492.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v8.i7.492