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The association between intensified medical treatment, time to surgery and ileocolic specimen length in Crohn's disease

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During the last decade, treatment protocols have changed for patients with ileocolic Crohn's disease. Anti‐tumour necrosis factor (anti‐TNF) has become part of standard medical treatment, usually in a step‐up approach.… Click to show full abstract

During the last decade, treatment protocols have changed for patients with ileocolic Crohn's disease. Anti‐tumour necrosis factor (anti‐TNF) has become part of standard medical treatment, usually in a step‐up approach. The aim was to analyse if improved medical treatment has resulted in more limited ileocolic resections and a longer interval between diagnosis and surgery.

Keywords: surgery; medical treatment; treatment; disease association; crohn disease

Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2017

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