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Risk Factors for Surgery in Pediatric Patients with Crohn's Disease.
Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre - 1 Jan 2022
Rumenova Shentova-Eneva Rayna, Kofinova Denitza, Hadzhiyski Petyo, Ivanova-Todorova Ekaterina, Yaneva Penka, Lazarova Elena, Baycheva Mila
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OBJECTIVE: Pediatric Crohn's disease (CD) has a more aggressive phenotype and course than in adults. Many patients develop complications that require surgery. The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with increased risk for surgical intervention in pediatric patients with CD. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This study is a retrospective review of medical records. We analyzed the following variables:...
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