Does Smoking Cessation Reduce Surgical Recurrence After Primary Ileocolic Resection for Crohn's Disease?

Background: Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for recurrence of Crohn's disease after surgical resection.

Objective: This study assessed the effect of smoking cessation on long-term surgical recurrence after primary ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease.

Design: A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database was conducted.