Abstract / Description of output
Fecal calprotectin (FC) is elevated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Studies evaluating FC during the initial investigation of children with suspected IBD have been limited, especially with regard to their small patient groups. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of FC in a large regional cohort of children undergoing full upper and lower endoscopy for suspected IBD, comparing FC with six common blood parameters.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 941-9 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | The American Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 107 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |