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.
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA.
Stefan D
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Holubar
Robert R
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Cima
John H
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Pemberton