The British journal of surgery
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Multicenter Study
Complications in surgery for Crohn's disease after preoperative antitumour necrosis factor therapy.
The use of biological therapy (biologicals) is established in the treatment of Crohn's disease. This study aimed to determine whether preoperative treatment with biologicals is associated with an increased rate of complications following surgery for Crohn's disease with intestinal anastomosis. ⋯ Treatment with biologicals within 2 months of surgery for Crohn's disease with intestinal anastomosis was not associated with an increased risk of complications.