Publications by authors named "Annalena Dehe"
Diagnostic delay in inflammatory bowel diseases in a German population.
World J Gastroenterol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Early diagnosis is crucial for preventing bowel damage in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but studies on delayed diagnosis factors, particularly in German patients, are limited.
- A study involving 430 IBD patients in Berlin aimed to identify the reasons for prolonged diagnostic times, examining both patient and physician-related delays through a questionnaire.
- Results indicated that Crohn's disease patients faced significantly longer diagnostic delays compared to those with ulcerative colitis, with specific symptoms influencing the duration of physician diagnostic time for both conditions.