East-West gradient in the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Europe: the ECCO-EpiCom inception cohort
Conclusions
An East–West gradient in IBD incidence exists in Europe. Among this inception cohort—including indolent and aggressive cases—international guidelines for diagnosis and initial treatment are not being followed uniformly by physicians.
Source: Gut - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Burisch, J., Pedersen, N., Cuković-Cavka, S., Brinar, M., Kaimakliotis, I., Duricova, D., Shonova, O., Vind, I., Avnstrom, S., Thorsgaard, N., Andersen, V., Krabbe, S., Dahlerup, J. F., Salupere, R., Nielsen, K. R., Olsen, J., Manninen, P., Collin, Tags: Endoscopy, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Colon cancer Inflammatory bowel disease Source Type: research
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