Inflammatory bowel diseases
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Inflamm. Bowel Dis. · Sep 2002
Azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine before colectomy for ulcerative colitis is not associated with increased postoperative complications.
To determine whether the use of azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine before colectomy is associated with an increased rate of postoperative complications. ⋯ Early complications after restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis are associated with high dose steroids and severe disease but not use of azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine.