Small bowel Crohn’s disease neglected by gastroenterologists and anorectal surgeons with a 7-year delay in diagnosis: A case report

Gastroenterologists and anorectal surgeons should be aware that perianal abscess could be the first manifestation of SBCD; even if typical CD manifestations are absent, proper further examinations are necessary based on the comprehensive analysis of clinical data of patients. In addition, the platelet count deserves attention in patients with potentially possible CD. More importantly, it is important to emphasize the importance of EEN in adult CD patients.