Current epidemiologic trends in Crohn's disease: data from a tertiary referral centre in Bucharest: (Fundeni Institute, Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology).

The purpose of this study was to estimate the incidence and prevalence of Crohn's disease (CD) in South-Muntenia, Bucharest-Ilfov and the Southwest region, using data collected from the main referral center in the area, during 2005-2009.Materials and methods A retrospective, descriptive study was conducted based on the 593 patients with CD admitted to the Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fundeni Institute, during this period. The incidence and the prevalence were reported per 100,000 inhabitants aged over 18.