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DIGESTIVE SURGERY
Volume 34, Issue 5, Pages 355-363Publisher
KARGER
DOI: 10.1159/000453590
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Crohn disease; Surgery; Intestinal resection; Quality of life
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Background/Aims: Most patients with Crohn disease (CD) require surgery within 10 years of diagnosis. Intestinal resection is the most commonly performed operation although the effects on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), particularly long-term, are contentious. Methods: We conducted a systematic review evaluating the impact of intestinal resection on the HRQOL of CD patients, predictors of postoperative HRQOL, and patient satisfaction with surgery. Results: Nine studies including 1,108 CD patients undergoing intestinal resection were identified as eligible for inclusion. The median age at surgery was 29-41 years with varying followup period (range 30 days-5 years). Ileocolic resection was the most commonly performed operation on an elective basis (range 95-100%). HRQOL improved as early as 2 weeks postoperatively and lasted up to 5 years across both generic and gastrointestinal domains. Gender, smoking, and disease recurrence were potential predictors of postoperative HRQOL. Patient satisfaction is high with regard to surgery, with preference for a laparoscopic approach. Conclusion: Intestinal resection in CD patients improved HRQOL in the short-and long-term and patients describe high satisfaction about their surgery. Further studies are needed to validate potential predictors of postoperative HRQOL in this cohort. (C) 2017 S. Karger AG, Basel
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