Is it Possible to Change Phenotype Progression in Crohn's Disease in the Era of Immunomodulators? Predictive Factors of Phenotype Progression

Abstract

Monotherapy with azathioprine before behavior change as well as combination therapy with azathioprine and anti-TNFα before behavior change delays phenotype progression of CD, whereas upper gastrointestinal tract involvement, male gender, and steroid use with or without criteria of steroid dependence are associated with a higher risk for disease progression.