NOD2 mutations predict the risk for surgery in pediatric-onset Crohn's disease.
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Three common mutations of the NOD2/CARD15 gene have been associated with Crohn disease (CD), ileal disease location, and fibrostenotic behavior. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of these mutations on disease manifestation and the risk of surgery in a cohort of...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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