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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2025

Surgery time for stenosed Crohn's disease: Case report.

Mohammad N Nofal, Ali J Yousef, Saad H Samarah, Baidaa M Al-Qudah

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Mohammad N NofalGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Karak 61710, Jordan.
Ali J YousefGeneral Surgery and Anesthesia Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Karak 61710, Jordan. Electronic address: alijad30@hotmail.com.
Saad H SamarahGeneral Surgeon, Arab Medical Center, Jordan.
Baidaa M Al-QudahMinistry of Heath-Jordan, Jordan.

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introduction and importanceStricture formation is a well-known Crohn's disease consequence that usually results from recurrent cycles of inflammation and healing and primarily affects the small intestine. CASE PRESENTATION: In this report, we describe the case of a 35-year-old male with an 18-year history of Crohn's disease complicated by long-kinked ileal stricture who presented with a 3-month history of subacute small intestinal obstruction diagnosed with MR enterography and underwent failed medical treatment. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The patient, a male showing signs of wasting due to a prolonged subacute small intestinal obstruction, underwent an MR enterography which revealed a 6-cm kinked ileal stricture. Intraoperative observations included a significantly dilated small intestine proximal to the stricture and a collapsed distal small bowel. Following resection, the patient experienced a smooth recovery with marked improvement.

conclusionWhen there are clear indications for the surgical resection of a stenosed bowel segment caused by Crohn's disease, it is advisable to proceed with the surgery promptly, with a preference for side-to-side stapled anastomosis.

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Case reportCrohn's diseaseStrictureSurgery

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