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Crohn's disease complicated by strictures: a systematic review

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: The occurrence of strictures as a complication of Crohn's disease is a significant clinical problem. No specific antifibrotic therapies are available. This systematic review comprehensively addresses the pathogenesis, epidemiology, prediction, diagnosis and therapy of this disease complication. We also provide specific recommendations for clinical practice and summarise areas that require future investigation.

Source: Gut

DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2012-304353

Authors: Florian Rieder, Ellen M Zimmermann, Feza H Remzi, William J Sandborn

Institutions: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Research, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, University of California San Diego

Language: English

Topic: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases