Biologic exposure of short duration results in a marked reduction in cumulative surgical rates in Malaysian patients with inflammatory bowel disease

• Main Authors: Nik Muhamad Affendi, Nik Arsyad, Xin Hui, Khoo, Chuah, Kee Huat, Hilmi, ida normiha
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/99664/2/99664_BIOLOGIC%20EXPOSURE%20OF%20SHORT%20DURATION.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/99664/

INTRODUCTION: Crohn disease (CD) is a chronic progressive disease that is associated with high surgical rates. In view of our recent practice is starting biologic therapy early, we sought to determine whether there were differences in surgical rates between patients who were exposed or not exposed t...