2008
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2482-8-15
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Laparoscopic ileocolic resection versus infliximab treatment of distal ileitis in Crohn's disease: a randomized multicenter trial (LIR!C-trial)

Abstract: Background: With the availability of infliximab, nowadays recurrent Crohn's disease, defined as disease refractory to immunomodulatory agents that has been treated with steroids, is generally treated with infliximab. Infliximab is an effective but expensive treatment and once started it is unclear when therapy can be discontinued. Surgical resection has been the golden standard in recurrent Crohn's disease. Laparoscopic ileocolic resection proved to be safe and is characterized by a quick symptom reduction.

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“…Lastly, the role of intestinal resection amidst the growing trend toward early introduction of biologic agents in patients at high risk of disabling disease is less clear [53] . Findings from the LIR!C trial may help elucidate the appropriate timing of surgery [54] .…”
Section: Implications For Future Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lastly, the role of intestinal resection amidst the growing trend toward early introduction of biologic agents in patients at high risk of disabling disease is less clear [53] . Findings from the LIR!C trial may help elucidate the appropriate timing of surgery [54] .…”
Section: Implications For Future Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…31 We believe that this study, although underpowered, supports the view, presented by, among others, the ECCO committee, 32 that surgery is a treatment option for ileocaecal CD and not just a last resort when medical treatment fails, and the management of CD requires a joint effort by medical gastroenterologists and surgeons. More studies of treatment alternatives including surgery are needed and important results may come from the ongoing multicentre LIR!C trial 33 comparing laparoscopic ileocaecal resection with biologics in newly diagnosed CD.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, an ongoing randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing infliximab with surgi cal resection in refractory Crohn's disease should help to clarify this indication. 10 Surgical indications for acute small bowel Crohn's disease are scarce. Free perforation can lead to peritonitis, but this complication is rare, with reported prevalence rates of 1-4%.…”
Section: Small Bowel Crohn's Diseasementioning
confidence: 99%