Quality of life and colorectal function in Crohn ’s disease patients that underwent ileocecal resection during childhood

Conclusions: Physical HRQOL and colorectal function in CD patients who underwent ileocecal resection during childhood seem impaired and related to adverse surgical outcomes. This emphasizes the need for post-operative monitoring and prophylactic therapies.What is Known:• Up to 25% of pediatric-onset Crohn’s disease (CD) patients undergo an intestinal resection within 5 years from diagnosis.• Many children and adults with CD experience disruption of their daily activities and health-related quality of life (HRQOL).What is New:• Physical HRQOL and colorectal function are impaired in patient with CD that underwent ileocecal resection during childhood.• Increasing clinical disease activity, a longer interval since surgery, severe complications related to surgery, and recurrent surgeries are all associated with worse colorectal function.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research