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Risk factors for perianal Crohn's disease: the role of genotype, phenotype, and ethnicity.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 Aug 2007
Karban Amir, Itay Maza, Davidovich Ofir, Leshinsky-Silver Esther, Kimmel Gad, Fidder Herma, Shamir Ron, Waterman Matti, Eliakim Rami, Levine Arie
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OBJECTIVES: Perianal disease (PD) is a frequent complication of Crohn's disease (CD). The lack of association between PD and development of intestinal penetrating disease may suggest that PD is a distinct phenotype with specific genetic or clinical risk factors. This study was undertaken to evaluate the role of genotype, clinical, and demographic characteristics with PD. METHODS: Phenotypic data on 121 CD...
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