Obstructive uropathy in granulomatous bowel disease

✍ Scribed by R. A. H. Mooney; G. R. Sant

• Book ID: 101740071
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1973
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 331 KB
• Volume: 60
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0007-1323
• DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800600707

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Ureteral obstruction is a seldom recognized complication of Crohn's disease and its incidence and natural history are unknown. The intravenous pyelogram findings in 5 cases of Crohn's disease are discussed and it is suggested that ureteral involvement signifies severe disease necessitating operation. The operative treatment of 1 of the cases by ureterolysis plus bowel excision is presented and discussed. Routine intravenous urography is recommended as part of the assessment of cases of Crohn's disease.