Article
The factor V Leiden mutation increases the risk of venous thrombosis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Gastroenterology - 1 Oct 1998
Liebman H A, Kashani N, Sutherland D, McGehee W, Kam A L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Thromboembolic disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and possible association of the factor V Leiden mutation with the development of thrombosis in patien...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Child
- Drug Resistance
- Factor V
- Female
- Heterozygote
- Humans
- Incidence
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Male