Chronic comorbidities associated with inflammatory bowel disease: prevalence and impact on healthcare costs in Switzerland

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Authors

Caroline Bähler · Department of Medical Sciences

Alain Schoepfer · University Hospital of Lausanne

Beat Brüngger · Department of Medical Sciences

Oliver Reich · Department of Medical Sciences

Abstract

We found a considerably high prevalence of concomitant chronic diseases in IBD patients. This was associated with considerably higher healthcare costs, especially in the outpatient setting.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis Eosinophilic Esophagitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Volume 29, Issue 8, pp. 916-925

DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000000891

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