Publications by authors named "Perrine Mortreux"
Am J Gastroenterol
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Anal ulcerations are common in pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, with 25.6% experiencing them at diagnosis, and the 5 and 10-year cumulative incidence being 38.4% and 44.0%, respectively.
- Extraintestinal symptoms and locations of Crohn's disease in the upper digestive tract increase the risk of developing anal ulcerations, while ileal locations reduce that risk.
- A history of anal ulceration significantly raises the likelihood of developing fistulizing perianal Crohn's disease, with 23.3% of patients experiencing this after several years of follow-up.
