Inflammatory bowel disease and thromboembolism. Is inflammation at the centre of the clot?
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Thromboembolic events are well recognised in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We present three cases which highlight the need for vigilance with respect to this complication. We also propose that consideration be given to re-evaluating disease activity in those patients who develop thromboembolic complications.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Irish medical journal
دوره 106 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013