What Surgery for Complicated Intestinal Crohn's?

Complications are characteristic of Crohn's disease. Surgery is the standard treatment for complicated forms. The aim of our study is to clarify the role of surgery in the management of complicated intestinal Crohn's disease and to assess morbidity and mortality. Retrospective study from January 2014 to October 2024, collecting all complicated forms of Crohn's disease operated on in the general surgery department; Sétif University Hospital. The main complications found in our operated patients are stenosing, fistulizing and abscess complications. We deplored one death in the immediate postoperative period. Eleven patients presented with postoperative complications (anastomotic fistulas and surgical site infection). Postoperative recurrence was observed in five cases. The management of complicated forms of Crohn's disease requires multidisciplinary consultation. Surgery improves patient comfort but morbidity remains significant.