Cryptogenic Multifocal Ulcerous Stenosing Enteritis: A Review of the Literature. (24th November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kohoutová, Darina; Bártová, Jolana; Tachecí, Ilja; Rejchrt, Stanislav; Repák, Rudolf; Kopáčová, Marcela; Bureš, Jan
• Other Names: Vavrecka Antonin Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Gastroenterology research and practice. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-11-24
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Digestive organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.33005
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/918031
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-6121

Abstract

Abstract : Cryptogenic multifocal ulcerous stenosing enteritis (CMUSE) is an extremely rare illness characterised by chronic or relapsing subileus status resulting from multiple small intestinal fibrous strictures and multiple shallow ulcers of the small bowel. The etiology is unknown and pathogenesis is not fully understood. Therapy with systemic glucocorticosteroids is the treatment of choice. However, most patients develop corticosteroid dependence. Deep enteroscopy enables precise diagnostic work, possible endoscopic treatment of stenoses; may obviate the need for surgery and prevent excessive small bowel resections.