Transitioning the Adolescent with IBD from Pediatric to Adult Care: A Review of the Literature
The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprising Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), has increased in pediatric populations over the last decade. Patients diagnosed during childhood often survive well into adulthood, and therefore their healthcare requires transfer to an a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/853530 |