Making the cut? Reviewing the quality of surgical care in adults with Crohn's disease

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2024 Jun 30;85(6):1-4. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2023.0456.

Abstract

The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) reviewed the quality of care provided to adult patients undergoing surgery for Crohn's disease. The study reviewed elective, and emergency surgical pathways and the report highlighted clinical and organisational changes that should be made to improve patient care and outcomes.

Keywords: Crohn’s disease; Elective surgery; Emergency surgery; Hemicolectomy; Inflammatory bowel disease; Multidisciplinary team.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Crohn Disease* / surgery
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / standards
  • Humans
  • Quality of Health Care* / standards
  • United Kingdom