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CARD8 gene variant is a risk factor for recurrent surgery in patients with Crohn's disease.
Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Nov 2015
Germain Adeline, Guéant Rosa-Maria, Chamaillard Mathias, Bresler Laurent, Guéant Jean-Louis, Peyrin-Biroulet Laurent
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Post-operative recurrence is frequent in Crohn's disease. Genetic factors associated with post-operative recurrence remain poorly understood. Identification of genetic variants associated with repeat surgery would allow risk stratification of patients who may benefit from early aggressive therapy and/or post-operative prophylactic treatment. METHODS: Crohn's disease patients who had at least...
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