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  • Title: Management of Crohn's Disease After Surgical Resection.
    Author: Singh S, Nguyen GC.
    Journal: Gastroenterol Clin North Am; 2017 Sep; 46(3):563-575. PubMed ID: 28838415.
    Abstract:
    Approximately 25% to 35% of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) who undergo surgery require repeat surgery. Active smoking, multiple prior surgeries, and penetrating or perianal disease are risk factors for recurrence of CD after surgical resection. Early initiation of prophylactic therapy is effective in decreasing the risk of recurrence. Active colonoscopic surveillance for the early detection of endoscopic recurrence within 6 to 12 months of surgery is recommended. In symptomatic patients without evidence of endoscopic recurrence, noninflammatory causes should be sought.
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