Low-Dose Metronidazole is Associated With a Decreased Rate of Endoscopic Recurrence of Crohn’s Disease After Ileal Resection: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Volume: 13, Issue: 9, Pages: 1158 - 1162
Published: Feb 27, 2019
Abstract
Background and Aims Recurrence of Crohn’s disease after surgical resection and primary anastomosis is an important clinical challenge. Previous studies have demonstrated the benefit of imidazole antibiotics, but have been limited by adverse events and medication intolerance. We evaluated whether administration of low-dose metronidazole [250 mg three times per day] for 3 months reduces endoscopic postoperative recurrence rates. Methods We...
Paper Details
Title
Low-Dose Metronidazole is Associated With a Decreased Rate of Endoscopic Recurrence of Crohn’s Disease After Ileal Resection: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Published Date
Feb 27, 2019
Volume
13
Issue
9
Pages
1158 - 1162
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