Publications by authors named "Raul Acuna"
Aim: To demographically and clinically characterize inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from the local registry and update data previously published by our group.
Methods: A descriptive study of a cohort based on a registry of patients aged 15 years or older who were diagnosed with IBD and attended the IBD program at Clínica Las Condes in Santiago, Chile. The registry was created in April 2012 and includes patients registered up to October 2015.
Background: Approximately, 15% of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are diagnosed at 60 years of age or more.
Aim: To characterize and compare clinical variables between patients with IBD aged 60 years or more and their younger counterparts.
Material And Methods: Retrospective study based on a registry of IBD patients diagnosed between the years 1976 and 2014.
Background: The purpose of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment is to achieve resolution of symptoms and remission of disease with a minimum of adverse events (AE).
Aim: To report AE of different prescriptions used for the treatment of IBD.
Material And Methods: Analysis of a registry of patients with IBD held at a private clinic from 1976 to 2013.
Background: The incidence and prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has increased.
Aim: To determine demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with IBD in a Chilean private hospital.
Patients And Methods: Review of a prospective registry of patients with IBD, started on 2012.
Background: Biological therapy has an important role in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). However, the use of these drugs is resisted due to fears about their side effects.
Aim: To report the experience with the use of Infliximab in patients with IBD.