Journal of Crohn's & colitis
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients are frequently treated with steroids prior to surgery. We characterized the association between preoperative steroid use and postoperative complications in a large prospective cohort. ⋯ Preoperative steroids are associated with higher risk of postoperative sepsis and VTE in IBD. Increased infectious control measures and VTE prophylaxis may reduce adverse events.