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. 2017 Mar 1;11(3):263-273.
doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjw188. Epub 2016 Oct 20.

European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation Topical Review on IBD in the Elderly

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European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation Topical Review on IBD in the Elderly

Andreas Sturm et al. J Crohns Colitis. .
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Abstract

This ECCO topical review of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation [ECCO] focuses on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and outcome of the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, in elderly patients. The objective was to reach expert consensus to provide evidence-based guidance for clinical practice.

Keywords: Crohn’s disease; European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation; elderly; frailty; inflammatory bowel disease; treatment outcome; ulcerative colitis.

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