Question 197 · LEK · Crohn's disease

Indicate features characterizing Crohn’s disease:

1) lesions can occur in any part of the digestive tract;
2) lesions are limited only to mucosa and submucosa;
3) there are perianal fistulas in the course of the disease;
4) surgical treatment of this disease is based on the principle of conservative procedures;
5) extensive resection procedures are indicated in the surgical treatment of this disease.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,4.
  2. B. 2,3,4.
  3. C. 2,3,5.
  4. D. 1,3,4.
  5. E. 1,2,3,4.
Hint

Recall the depth of inflammation in Crohn's disease and why surgeons avoid long bowel resections.

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