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A 20-Year Temporal Change Analysis in Incidence, Presenting Phenotype and Mortality, in the Dutch IBDSL Cohort-Can Diagnostic Factors Explain the Increase in IBD Incidence?
Journal of Crohn's & colitis - 1 Oct 2017
van den Heuvel Tim R A, Jeuring Steven F G, Zeegers Maurice P, van Dongen Dorien H E, Wolters Anouk, Masclee Ad A M, Hameeteman Wim H, Romberg-Camps Marielle J L, Oostenbrug Liekele E, Pierik Marieke J, Jonkers Daisy M
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BACKGROUND: The aim was to study temporal changes in incidence, disease phenotype at diagnosis, and mortality of adult inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] patients in South Limburg, The Netherlands, diagnosed between 1991 and 2010. In addition, the 2010 IBD prevalence was estimated. METHODS: A multi-faceted approach including hospital administrations, the national pathology registry [PALGA], and general...
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