A Simple Emergency Department-Based Score Predicts Complex Hospitalization in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
ConclusionsOver 90% of IBD patients hospitalized with flare with an ED presentation score of 0 did not require salvage therapy, inpatient colectomy, or experience prolonged LOS. A simple ED-based score may provide prognosis at a juncture of uncertainty in patient care.
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
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