Arterial thrombosis in Crohn's disease.
Four cases of arterial thrombosis in persons with Crohn's disease without other known, predisposing causes for vascular disease are described. Various types of vascular disease that are associated with inflammatory bowel disease are discussed and the risk factors for thrombotic complications in patients with active Crohn's disease are assessed.
Halliday
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CE
Department of Gastroenterology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Farthing
M J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*