East–West gradient in the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Europe: the ECCO-EpiCom inception cohort

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Authors

Johan Burisch · Herlev Hospital

N Pedersen · Herlev Hospital

S. Čuković-Čavka · University Hospital Centre Zagreb

Marko Brinar · University Hospital Centre Zagreb

Ioannis Kaimakliotis

Dana Ďuricová · Charles University

Olga Shonová · Nemocnice České Budějovice

Abstract

An East-West gradient in IBD incidence exists in Europe. Among this inception cohort--including indolent and aggressive cases--international guidelines for diagnosis and initial treatment are not being followed uniformly by physicians.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis Eosinophilic Esophagitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gut

Volume 63, Issue 4, pp. 588-597

DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2013-304636

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