Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis

Crohn's disease after ileocolic resection.

Ileocolic resection is associated with increased susceptibility to injury in a murine model of colitis

Ileocolic resection (ICR) is the most common intestinal resection performed for Crohn's disease, with recurrences commonly occurring at the site of the anastomosis. This study used an animal model of ICR in wild-type mice to examine immunologic changes that developed around the surgical anastomosis and how these changes impacted gut responses to minor acute injury. ICR was performed in adult 12...

One stage emergency resection and primary anastomosis for sigmoid volvulus.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety of single stage resection and primary anastomosis (RPA) in cases of viable sigmoid volvulus, in terms of anastomotic healing and complications. STUDY DESIGN Observational study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Surgical Unit, Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC), Postgraduate Medical Institute, Peshawar, from November 2006 to October 2008. METHODOLOGY Study included...

Laparoscopic-Assisted Ileocolic Resection for Crohn's Disease

BACKGROUND This study reviews our experience with laparoscopic-assisted ileocolic resection in patients with Crohn's disease. The adequacy and safety of this procedure as measured by intraoperative and postoperative complications were evaluated. Special attention was paid to the group in which laparoscopy was not feasible and conversion to laparotomy was necessary. METHODS Between 1992 and 20...

Laparoscopic Ileocolic Resection for Crohn's Disease Associated With Midgut Malrotation

Midgut malrotation is an anomaly of fetal intestinal rotation. Its incidence in adults is rare. A case of midgut malrotation in a 51-year-old man with complicated Crohn's disease of the terminal ileum is presented. Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment are reviewed. Preoperative workup led to correct surgical planning that ultimately allowed a successful laparoscopic resection.