Knowledge of 5-aminosalicylic acid nephrotoxicity and adherence to kidney function monitoring of patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Background and aim 5-Aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) nephrotoxicity is a rare and idiosyncratic condition in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which may lead to end-stage kidney failure. Kidney function monitoring is recommended in clinical practice to prevent this complication. However, no data is available regarding the knowledge and adherence of patients with IBD to this monitoring. Methods As a part of routine practice, patients...