Major advances in the understanding of the aetio‐pathogenesis and genetics of
inflammatory bowel disease have been accompanied by an escalation in the sophistication …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) results from the interaction between an individual's
immune response and precipitant environmental factors, which generate an anomalous …

The timing of the decision for operation in Crohn's disease is based on an evaluation of the
several factors such as the failure of medical treatment, complications due to the Crohn's …

Gastrocolic fistula (GCF) is associated with a variety of diseases, but in recent years it has
most frequently been observed with gastric or colonic malignancy. The management of …

Nutrition and Crohn's disease (CD) are intertwined because of the central role of nutrition in
the care of patients with CD, specifically the theories regarding a dietary contribution to …

Discussion GCFs are not common. Although the first reported GCF was associated with
gastrointestinal malignant disease, currently the most common etiology is benign peptic …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are multifactorial disorders whose aetiology and
pathogenesis have not been fully elucidated. Their occurrence is affected by genetic and …

Discussion CD is characterized by transmural inflammation involving any portion of the
gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to perianal region. Transmural inflammation frequently …

Gastrointestinal fistulas constitute a rare type of abdominal fistula and an uncommon
complication in the setting of Crohn's disease. In this case presentation we study the …

BACKGROUND Crohn's disease (CD) can affect any portion of the GI tract and can result in
strictures, abscesses, and fistulas. 1 Fistulas are grouped into internal and external fistulas …