Minimally invasive ileocecal valve resection in ileocecal Crohn's disease.

Aim: Considering ileocolic resection as a surgical standard for the treatment of ileocecal valve Crohn's disease, we propose a limited resection of the terminal ileum and ileocecal valve with ileocecal anastomosis.

Material Of Study: Three patiens between 20 and 37 years of age, diagnosed with Crohn's disease unresponsive to medical therapy, who have stenoses or fissures confined to the terminal ileum and ileocecal valve, seen during instrumental investigations.

Results: The proposed procedure allowed us to perform a minimal resection and reconstruction of a new ileocecal valve.