Herfarth C H
Leber Magen Darm. 1978 Aug;8(4):212-7.
60 to 90% of patients with Crohn's disease have to undergo surgery due to complications; one half of these patients do suffer a relapse. Comments are given as to the rate of recurrence and the factors which may influence it (age, localisation and duration of the disease, timing and technique to surgery). The absolute and relative indications for surgery as well as preoperative preparation are discussed in detail. Optimal therapy of Crohn's disease is only possible in close cooperation between gastroenterologist and surgeon.
60%至90%的克罗恩病患者因并发症而不得不接受手术；其中一半患者会复发。文中对复发率以及可能影响复发的因素（年龄、疾病部位和病程、手术时机和技术）进行了评论。详细讨论了手术的绝对和相对指征以及术前准备。只有胃肠病学家和外科医生密切合作，才有可能实现克罗恩病的最佳治疗。
