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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2011; 24(4): 244-252
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1295687
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Obese Patient

Marylise Boutros1 , David Maron1
  • 1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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06 December 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Obesity is becoming increasingly more common among patients with inflammatory bowel disease. In this review, we will explore the epidemiological trends of inflammatory bowel disease, the complex interplay between the proinflammatory state of obesity and inflammatory bowel disease, outcomes of surgery for inflammatory bowel disease in obese as compared with non-obese patients, and technical concerns pertaining to restorative proctocolectomy and ileoanal pouch reservoir, stoma creation and laparoscopic surgery for inflammatory bowel disease in obese patients.

KEYWORDS

Obesity - Crohn's disease - ulcerative colitis - inflammatory bowel disease - laparoscopy - restorative proctocolectectomy

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David MaronM.D. 

Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida

2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Weston, FL 33331

Email: marond@ccf.org