Risk factors for postoperative complications in Crohn disease: analysis of 173 patients

Conclusions We described clear associations between age at surgery >40 years and the group others (intestinal perforation, mesenteric ischemia and postoperative complications) and overall postoperative complications in Crohn disease. These results may suggest that surgery does not need to be delayed and, in some cases, should be anticipated.
Source: Journal of Coloproctology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research