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Are inherited thrombotic risk factors associated with fibrostenosis in Crohn's disease?
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 1 Dec 2011
Novacek Gottfried, Papay Pavol, Miehsler Wolfgang, Reinisch Walter, Lichtenberger Cornelia, Sunder-Plassmann Raute, Vogelsang Harald, Gratzer Cornelia, Mannhalter Christine
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BACKGROUND: Fibrostenotic lesions are common complications in Crohn's disease (CD) often requiring surgery. Inherited thrombotic risk factors are associated with fibrosis in other chronic inflammatory diseases. The aim of the study was to assess whether inherited thrombotic risk factors are associated with fibrostenosis in CD. METHODS: Clinical data on 529 CD patients were collected retrospectively. Subjects were...
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