Biologics Delay Progression of Crohn’s Disease, but Not Early Surgery, in Children

Up to 30% of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) require surgery within the first 5 years from diagnosis. We investigated the recent risk of bowel surgery in an inception cohort of pediatric patients with CD and whether early use of biologics (tumor necrosis factor antagonists) alters later disease course.

http://ift.tt/2CGIqIG