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Repeated exclusive enteral nutrition in the treatment of paediatric Crohn's disease: predictors of efficacy and outcome.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 Jun 2014
Frivolt K, Schwerd T, Werkstetter K J, Schwarzer A, Schatz S B, Bufler P, Koletzko S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) induces remission and mucosal healing in children with active Crohn's disease (CD). AIM: To compare short- and long-term outcomes of the first vs. second courses of EEN, and to identify predictors of sustained remission. METHODS: Retrospective single centre analysis of all patients with CD (6-18 years) treated with EEN over 7.5 years. Patients were excluded if exposed...
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