Incidence and Neoplastic Risk Associated with Colonic Stricture in Paediatric-Onset Crohn's Disease: A Population-based Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The identification of a colonic stricture in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) often leads to surgery due to concerns about colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. However, data on the risk associated with colonic strictures remain limited, particularly in paediatric-onset CD. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the incidence of colonic stricture in CD and describe its natural course, focusing specifically on the risk of CRC. DESIGN: All patients diagnosed with CD
Fields of Study & Subjects
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Microscopic Colitis
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 50
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 102828–102828
- Publication date
- 20 April 2026
- Language
- EN