Malabsorption in Crohn's Disease with Intestinal Strictures

Patients with Crohn's disease who develop intestinal strictures face a compounded risk of malabsorption. The presence of strictures alters both nutritional absorption and surgical decision-making in this population.

This protocol addresses the specific scenario of malabsorption complicating Crohn's disease where intestinal strictures have developed — a clinical situation that requires careful consideration of intestinal preservation alongside disease management.

When strictures are present, the approach to surgical management prioritises a bowel-preserving technique over resection — provided it is clinically feasible. The full structured regimen, including the criteria for feasibility and the complete clinical pathway, is available via the protocol.

Instant Access to Structured Evidence-Based Regimens

References

In patients with Crohn's disease who develop strictures, rather than performing small bowel resection, strictureplasty should be preferred when feasible, in order to avoid short bowel.

View source ↗