Diffuse jejuno-ileitis of Crohn's disease: a separate form of the disease?
Our series suggest that diffuse jejuno-ileitis of Crohn's disease is a subgroup of patients characterized by a young age at diagnosis, with more frequent and earlier requirement for azathioprine.
Modern treatment of RC has benefited MC patients, leading to equal survival for MC and AC patients. Enhancements in the fields of imaging and quality of surgery have improved outcome and preoperative therapies should be recommended for both histological subtypes.