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Surgical Management of Crohn's Disease - cme

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Effect <strong>of</strong> resection margins on the recurrence <strong>of</strong>Crohn’s disease in the small bowel• 131 patients randomized to 2cm vs 12 cm margin fromgrossly involved bowel.• Median f/u = 55.7 monthsRecurrence = operation for preanastomoticdisease• Recurrence rates– Limited resection = 25%– Extended resection = 18%– p=NS• Results – no differences in earlypost-op complications

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