SUMMARY BackgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) frequently affects women during their reproductive years. Pregnancy outcome in women with IBD is well described, particularly in retrospective studies.

SUMMARY BackgroundThe impact of pregnancy on the course of IBD is still controversial.

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Diverticulitis recurrence occurred in as many as 28% of patients under placebo within 24 months from the initial episode. Intermittent prophylaxis with mesalazine did not significantly reduce the risk of relapse but induced a significant improvement of patients' physical conditions and significantly lowered the additional consumption of other gastrointestinal drugs.

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