Segmental Versus Total Colectomy for Crohn's Disease in the Biologic Era: Results From The SCOTCH International, Multicentric Study.
Gianluca PellinoMatteo RottoliMichela MinecciaAlice FrontaliValerio CelentanoFrancesco ColomboCaterina BaldiSandro ArdizzoneMarc Martí GallostraEloy Espín-BasanyAlessandro FerreroYves PanisGilberto PoggioliGianluca Matteo SampietroPublished in: Journal of Crohn's & colitis (2022)
When technically feasible, SC is safe and reduces temporary and permanent stoma. Young age, number of locations and perianal disease adversely affect, but postoperative biological therapy significantly reduces, the long-term surgical recurrence.