Reasons for reduced reproduction after colectomy in women with ulcerative colitis.

Objectives: Colectomy and subsequent bowel reconstruction in women with ulcerative colitis (UC) is associated with decreased fertility, this survey aims to investigate possible reasons for this.

Material And Methods: Women with UC aged 18-44 years at colectomy 2000-2020 were identified and data were retrieved from the Swedish inflammatory bowel disease register (SWIBREG). Additional information was obtained using a study-specific questionnaire.

A population-based study of incidence, aetiology, treatment and outcome of enterocutaneous fistula.

Aim: The aim of this work was to investigate the incidence of enterocutaneous fistula (ECF), including both small bowel and colonic fistulas, in a defined population of 1.04 million during a 10-year period and to describe aetiology, treatments, care consumption and outcome.

Method: A comprehensive search algorithm including diagnostic and procedural codes, enterostomal therapy nurse notes and in-hospital care for >60 days yielded 1970 search hits.

ECCO Guidelines on Therapeutics in Crohn's Disease: Surgical Treatment.

This article is the second in a series of two publications on the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation [ECCO] evidence-based consensus on the management of Crohn's disease. The first article covers medical management; the present article addresses surgical management, including preoperative aspects and drug management before surgery. It also provides technical advice for a variety of common clinical situations.