Does infliximab increase complications after surgery for inflammatory bowel disease?
Conflicting data exist regarding the association between pre-operative monoclonal anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha antibody therapy with infliximab for Crohn disease and chronic ulcerative colitis, and the occurrence of post-operative complications. This report reviews the current literature that supports and refutes this association.
Holubar
Stefan D
SD
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA.
Cima
Robert R
RR
Pemberton
John H
JH