Ileal endometriosis in a patient with Crohn's disease: a diagnostic challenge

A 34-year-old female with stricturing ileal Crohn´s disease (CD) treated with adalimumab presented with recurrent subocclusive episodes and clinical worsening. First, she received corticosteroids without any clinical improvement. New comment Comments 17/03/2026 13:19:16 surgical

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