Patient Learning

Ileocolic Resection

Surgical management for Crohn’s disease

The ileocolic resection is a surgical treatment option for patients with Crohn's disease, particularly patients who have developed fistulas, chronic strictures, or severely diseased bowel.
This video provides an overview of the anatomy, operational procedure, as well as information that may be useful before and after the surgery, including preparations for the procedure, tips to an optimal recovery process, and management of Crohn's disease after the surgery. 

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What you'll learn

  • About the digestive track and Crohn’s disease
  • What is a stricture and fistula of the bowel
  • What is ileocolic resection
  • How to prepare for your operation
  • What happens during your operation
  • Recovering process from your surgery at the hospital and at home
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Credits

This video was a collaboration project with: Dr. Mantaj Brar, Dr. Vivian Huang, Ms. Gajuna Mathiyal at Divisioni of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Hospital

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