The incidence of Crohn disease (CD) has been increasing and surgery needs to be
contemplated in a substantial number of cases. The relevant advent of biological treatment …

Up to 25% of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presents during childhood, often with severe
and extensive disease, leading to significant morbidity including delayed growth and …

Progressive loss of organ function in most organs is associated with fibrosis, a tissue state
associated with abnormal matrix buildup. If highly progressive, the fibrotic process …

The incidence of early-onset paediatric inflammatory bowel disease is increasing worldwide.
Defined as a diagnosis of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or inflammatory bowel disease …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe surgery rates, complications, and risk of
disease recurrence after surgery in paediatric Crohn disease (CD). Methods: Children< 18 …

Background Outcome data for surgery in paediatric Crohn's disease are limited. We report
10 years' experience at a regional paediatric gastroenterology centre. Methods Children …

Pediatric Crohn disease is characterized by clinical and endoscopic relapses. The
inflammatory process is considered to be progressive and may lead to strictures, fistulas …

Background Fecal calprotectin (FC) correlates with endoscopic recurrence of Crohn's
disease (CD) in adults but has not been studied among children postoperatively. We aimed …

Introduction: Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that can occur
throughout the gastrointestinal tract. The aims of treatment of children with CD are to induce …

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic role of an elective ileocecal
resection in children with active localized Crohn's disease. Methods This was a retrospective …