Background We aimed to develop criteria for treatment intensification in patients with (1)
luminal Crohn's disease (CD),(2) CD with perianal disease and/or fistula,(3) CD with small …

Background and aim Recently, there has been an increased focus on the role nutrition and
diet play in maintaining health in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We aimed to assess the …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory disorder of the
gastrointestinal tract, and includes UC and CD. IBD results from a combination of genetic …

Background Recent studies reported that Nudix Hydrolase 15 (NUDT 15) gene variant
(C415T) can better predict thiopurine induced leucopenia in Asian patients with …

Abstract Background and Aim Azathioprine (AZA) forms the cornerstone for maintenance of
sustained remission in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There is apprehension regarding …

Abstract Background and Aim Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is emerging in the newly
industrialized countries of South Asia, South‐East Asia, and the Middle East, yet …

Abstract Crohn's disease (CD), a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder, manifests in various
phenotypes, with fistulizing perianal CD (CD-PAF) being one of its most severe phenotypes …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic disease that affects the entire digestive tract.
IBD can be classified as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. The key symptoms of IBD …

Background Frequent relapses sometimes necessitating hospitalization and the absence of
pharmacological cure contribute to substantial healthcare costs in inflammatory bowel …

Background Perianal fistula is one of the most challenging complications of Crohn's disease
(CD). We aimed to describe treatment response with surgical and medical therapies, and …