Retrospective Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2015; 21(23): 7233-7241
Published online Jun 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i23.7233
Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria (all of the following)
Small bowel plus colonic Crohn's disease
Non-stricturing, non-penetrating phenotype
Corticosteroid-free remission (Harvey-Bradshaw Index < 5)
Follow-up ≥ 1 yr
Age ≥ 18 yr
Exclusion criteria (any of the following)
Pregnancy
Intestinal obstruction/obstructive symptoms
Intestinal surgery
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use within 4 wk of enrolment