Background: Inflammatory bowel disease, particularly Crohn's disease (CD), has been associated with alterations in mesenteric adipose tissue (MAT) and the phenomenon termed "creeping fat". Histopathological evaluations showed that MAT and intestinal tissues were significantly altered in patients with CD, with these tissues characterized by inflammation and fibrosis.
Aim: To evaluate the complex interplay among MAT, creeping fat, inflammation, and gut microbiota in CD.
Background: The case of Crohn's disease involving the duodenum is rare, and its surgical management requires a thorough understanding.
Aim: To investigate the surgical management of duodenal Crohn's disease.
Methods: We systematically reviewed patients diagnosed with duodenal Crohn's disease who underwent surgery in the Department of Geriatrics Surgery of the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from January 1, 2004, to August 31, 2022.