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The non specific, chronic, inflammatory, granulomatous Crohn's disease is not common in our country. Despite wide clinical and experimental experiences, its etiology hasn't been cleared yet. Its symptoms are especially various. The diagnosis--particularly in early stages--despite the clinical feature and modern diagnostic methods, is difficult. Only histology can give exact diagnosis. However Crohn's disease often can be diagnosed only on the basis of clinical symptoms, later appearing complications featuring this disease--particularly fistula--and indirect histological changes that can be seen in biopsy. Differential diagnosis--particularly in early stages--is also difficult, as the symptoms of Crohn's disease may be similar to symptoms of any other abdominal diseases. The therapy of Crohn's disease is mainly medical, even in some of those cases, when the occurring complications don't threaten the patient's life. Remission doesn't mean total recovery. Even by supporting treatment the disease may relapse at any time. Surgical treatment in indicated only in those cases, when complication occur threatening the patient's life, when active medical treatment is insufficient, or despite medical treatment progression can be observed. |
