Research Article

Real-World Experience with AGA Guidelines in the Management of Crohn’s Disease following Ileocolonic Resection: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Table 1

Demographic and clinical characteristics of CD patients.

Characteristics (%)/IQR

Gender (male)70 (68.3)
Age at diagnosis (years)25 (20-31)
Age at surgery (years)29 (24-35)
Disease duration (months)48 (12-72)
Perianal disease (yes)37 (36.6)
Active smokers (yes)13 (12.9)
Disease behavior (Montreal classification)
 B1 nonstricturing, nonpenetrating18 (17.8)
 B2 stricturing48 (47.5)
 B3 penetrating35 (34.7)
Medication before surgery
 5-ASA45 (44.5)
 Immunomodulator42 (41.6)
 Steroids31 (30.7)
 Infliximab24 (23.8)
 Appendix resection history18 (17.8)
 Prior surgery related to CD15 (14.8)
Prophylactic medication after index surgery
 Only antibiotics30 (29.7)
 Thiopurines42 (41.6)
 Infliximab14 (13.9)
 Thiopurines+infliximab15 (14.8)
Postoperative complication (yes)12 (11.9)
Mean follow-up time (m)7 (6-12)
Postoperative endoscopic recurrence29 (28.7)