Article
Predictors for developing intestinal failure in patients with Crohn's disease.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 May 2013
Gearry Richard B, Kamm Michael A, Hart Ailsa L, Bassett Paul, Gabe Simon M, Nightingale Jeremy M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Intestinal failure (IF) is a rare but devastating complication of Crohn's disease (CD). The clinical and surgical factors that predispose to IF are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to define clinical factors that predispose to IF. METHODS: A retrospective case-control study was performed using consecutive CD patients with IF who were identified from a prospective database. Local...
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