Correlation of the Rutgeerts score and recurrence of Crohn’s disease in patients with end ileostomy

Vasutakarn Chongthammakun, Andre Fialho, Andrea Fialho, Rocío López, Bo Shen

Gastroenterology report · 2016 · 26 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

RS can be used to predict the recurrence of CD in patients with EI. A high RS score based on ileoscopy appeared to be associated with poor outcomes. This may be considered a useful decision-making tool for monitoring disease after ileostomy surgery.

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