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Use of Biological Medications Does Not Increase Postoperative Complications Among Patients With Ulcerative Colitis Undergoing Colectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Privately Insured Patients.


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SUBMITTER: Rumer KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8034550 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Use of Biological Medications Does Not Increase Postoperative Complications Among Patients With Ulcerative Colitis Undergoing Colectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Privately Insured Patients.

Rumer Kristen K KK   Dehghan Melody S MS   Sceats Lindsay A LA   Trickey Amber W AW   Morris Arden M AM   Kin Cindy C  

Diseases of the colon and rectum 20201101 11


<h4>Background</h4>Existing studies on the effects of biological medications on surgical complications among patients with ulcerative colitis have mixed results. Because biologicals may hinder response to infections and wound healing, preoperative exposure may increase postoperative complications.<h4>Objective</h4>The purpose of this study was to evaluate associations between biological exposure within 6 months preceding colectomy or proctocolectomy and postoperative complications among patients  ...[more]

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