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CARD15 gene variants and risk of reoperation in Crohn's disease patients.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 Oct 2009
Maconi Giovanni, Colombo Elisabetta, Sampietro Gianluca Matteo, Lamboglia Francesca, D'Incà Renata, Daperno Marco, Cassinotti Andrea, Sturniolo Giacomo Carlo, Ardizzone Sandro, Duca Piergiorgio, Porro Gabriele Bianchi, Annese Vito
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Several studies have investigated, with conflicting results, the risk factors for reoperation in Crohn's disease (CD) patients. CARD15 gene variants have been identified as a major genetic risk factor for CD patients and associated with ileal disease, stenosis, and risk of surgery. However, data regarding the association between these variants and the need for reoperation are very few and conflicting....
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