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Crohn’s Disease

Ileitis, regional enteritis or granulomatous disease of the bowel: inflammatory bowel disease which penetrates the deep lining of any part of small or large bowel. In selected cases, ileostomy becomes necessary; Crohn’s can flare up after ileostomy surgery, however.

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