Publications by authors named "Nikolaos Tsilifis"
Background: Linear growth restriction is a unique feature of paediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and reduced insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) is a major determinant of short stature. We aimed to assess factors influencing somatic height in children suffering from IBD.
Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study conducted after approval by Institutional authorities.