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METHODS

Subjects with PG were identified using a large database at a tertiary center. Patient demographics and clinical characteristics were summarized using descriptive statistics.

RESULTS

80 patients with an episode (s) of PG were identified, yielding an overall prevalence of 1.9%. Overall, 93% of patients with PG had some degree of colonic involvement. Thirty-one (39%) patients required hospitalization for PG. Underlying bowel disease was active at the time of PG episode (s) in 52 (65%) patients. PG location was variable, with the lower extremity being the most common. Most patients (71.3%) required multiple therapies to achieve PG healing.

CONCLUSIONS

We have described one of the largest case series of PG among patients with IBD. The variety of treatment strategies used highlights the lack of clear guidelines in managing this complex group of patients.