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Joint involvement in inflammatory bowel disease: managing inflammation outside the digestive system.
Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Feb 2010
De Vos Martine
Abstract excerpt
Joint inflammation is present in approximately 30% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Peripheral arthritis can frequently be controlled by an optimal treatment of the gut inflammation in association with short-term use of NSAIDs. Recurrent inflammation requires the use of sulfasalazine. More therapy-resistant forms and axial arthropathy can be treated with anti-TNF drugs, predominantly infliximab and...
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