Upper Gastrointestinal Involvement in Crohn's Disease as an Independent Predictor of New-Onset Strictures: Insights from a Extensive Retrospective Cohort Analysis
Wei-Chun Hsu,
Chien-Ming Chen,
Chia-Jung Kuo
et al.
Abstract:Background/Aims:
Crohn's Disease (CD) can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract, including the upper sections (UGI), which is often overlooked, especially in Asian populations. There's a notable gap in research regarding the impact of UGI involvement on the intricate landscape of ensuing complications. This study aims to address this gap.
Methods:
Conducting a retrospective study at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital from January 2001 to September 2023, we compared CD patients with UGI (Montreal L4) involvement a… Show more
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