In this
study from the Annals of Surgery in 1991 by Fabrizio Michelassi at the time at University
of Chicago (he is now at Cornell University) from the period of 1970-1998 1379
patients with Crohn’s were studied. In 92% of patients a surgical resection was
necessary. What I found interesting was that only 7% of patients needed a
permanent stoma. I know many who suffer from Crohn’s that are worried about
getting a stoma. Also these people were studied in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Since
then treatment has improved and the quality of surgeries has improved. The
recurrence rate for patients was 20% in 5 years while 34% at the end of a
decade. This shows that the chance of surgery rises with time. Also if more
than one site is involved then it increases the chances of having recurring
surgery.
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