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Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2008; 14(36): 5540-5548
Published online Sep 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.5540
Table 1 Clinical parameters that may influence the development of postoperative recurrence
Age (at onset of disease)
Gender
Family history of CD
Smoking
Duration of disease before surgery
Location
Genetic factors
Involvement of disease at the resection margin
Indication for surgery
Length of resected bowel
Anastomotic technique
Histological findings