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Prior appendectomy and the phenotype and course of Crohn's disease.
World journal of gastroenterology - 28 Feb 2006
Cosnes Jacques, Seksik Philippe, Nion-Larmurier Isabelle, Beaugerie Laurent, Gendre Jean-Pierre
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AIM: To determine whether prior appendectomy modifies the phenotype and severity of Crohn's disease. METHODS: Appendectomy status and smoking habits were specified by direct interview in 2838 patients consecutively seen between 1995 and 2004. Occurrence of complications and therapeutic needs were reviewed retrospectively. Additionally, annual disease activity was assessed prospectively between 1995 and 2004 in...
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