Outcomes of ileocolic resection and right hemicolectomies for Crohn's patients in comparison with non-Crohn's patients and the impact of perioperative immunosuppressive therapy with biologics and steroids on inpatient complications

BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to compare medication use and complication rates between Crohn's disease (CD) and non-CD patients undergoing ileocolic resections and right hemicolectomies.MethodsA review of patients who underwent ileocolic resections and right hemicolectomies from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2010, was performed. Data collected included demographics and clinical information, biologics use (eg, infliximab, adalimumab), other medication use (eg, steroids), complications, and mortality.ResultsThere were 791 records reviewed, with 93 CD patients. There was no significant difference in major or minor complications, anastomotic leaks, operating room time, or postoperative ileus occurrence between the CD and non-CD groups (P > .05). Use of biologics and steroids were significantly higher among the CD patients. Mortality, age, and American Society of Anesthesiologists score were significantly higher in the non-CD group.ConclusionsIleocolic resections and right hemicolectomies in CD patients are not associated with an increase in complication rates even when the patients use steroids and biologics in the preoperative period.