A functional genetics approach to increase our understanding of fibrostenosis in patients with Crohn's disease. Ghent University
Crohn’ disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine that represents an important personal an societal health problem While the progression of the disease is heterogeneous, more than 50% of patients will require surgery The most important indication for surgery is fibrostenosis, caused by the excess deposition of components generated during wound healing, which in time progressively leads to narrowing of the intestinal ...