Surgery for Crohn’s Disease

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The illustration is showing an example of how Crohn’s disease can be treated by surgery. Crohn’s Disease is inflammation of the digestive system and can affect any part of the digestive system and in serious cases can cause strictures, perforation and fistulas. In some cases surgery is needed called Bowel Resection. This removes a diseased part of the intestine or corrects a fistula that doesn't respond to drugs.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Crohn’s Disease, large bowel, small bowel, bowel wall, colon, ileum, ileo terminal, caecum, appendix, removed diseased bowel.

Image created by:

Joanna Culley