Diagnostic delay of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in Saudi Arabia

Conclusions: Long diagnostic delay in IBD was mainly due to the longer delay in gastroenterologist consultation. Review of the referral system is needed to focus on measures to reduce long delays in diagnosis. The ileal location as a risk factor in CD and age older than 10 years as protective in UC should help recognition and early referral.

Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - August 22, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mohammad I El Mouzan Badr I AlSaleem Mohammed Y Hasosah Abdulrahman A Al-Hussaini Aziz H Al Anazi Omar I Saadah Ahmed A Al Sarkhy Mohammad A Al Mofarreh Asaad A Assiri Source Type: research