Question 204 · LEK · Crohn's disease
Indicate the set of features characteristic of Crohn’s disease:
1) lesions can be observed in each part of the gastrointestinal tract;
2) lesions are limited to the mucosa and submucosa only;
3) perianal fistulas are frequently observed in the course of the disease;
4) surgical treatment of the disease is based on the principle of conserving surgery;
5) excessive resection is preferred in surgical treatment of the disease.
The correct answer is:
2) lesions are limited to the mucosa and submucosa only;
3) perianal fistulas are frequently observed in the course of the disease;
4) surgical treatment of the disease is based on the principle of conserving surgery;
5) excessive resection is preferred in surgical treatment of the disease.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,4.
- B. 1,3,4.
- C. 2,3,5.
- D. 2,3,4.
- E. 1,3,5.
Hint
Think about transmural, segmental inflammation anywhere from mouth to anus and why surgeons try to preserve bowel length.
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