Performing routine follow ‐up biopsy 1 year after diagnosis does not affect long‐term outcomes in coeliac disease

ConclusionsSevere disease at diagnosis predicted the record of a repeat biopsy and incomplete mucosal recovery. Neither lacking biopsy nor incomplete recovery in a relative short time span of 1 year was associated with poorer long‐term outcome, although survival bias cannot be excluded.

Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - March 21, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: H. Pekki, K. Kurppa, M. M äki, H. Huhtala, K. Laurila, T. Ilus, K. Kaukinen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research