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Meta-analysis of early bowel resection versus initial medical therapy in patient's with ileocolonic Crohn's disease.
International journal of colorectal disease - 1 Mar 2020
Ryan Éanna J, Orsi Gabriel, Boland Michael R, Syed Adeel Zafar, Creavin Ben, Kelly Michael E, Sheahan Kieran, Neary Paul C, Kavanagh Dara O, McNamara Deirdre, Winter Des C, O'Riordan James M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Early bowel resection (EBR) in ileocolonic Crohn's disease (CD) may be associated with more durable remission compared with initial medical therapy (IMT) even when biologic therapy is included. AIM: To compare the efficacy of EBR versus IMT for ileocolonic CD METHODS: A systematic search was performed to identify studies that compared EBR (performed < 1 year from initial diagnosis) or IMT for the...
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