Systematic review with meta-analysis: thiopurines decrease the risk of colorectal neoplasia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Meijiao LuX Y QiuX Q MaoX T LiH J Zhang

Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2017)

This meta-analysis revealed an antineoplastic effect of thiopurines on colorectal neoplasia in patients with IBD, particularly amongst patients with UC.

Keyphrases

patients with inflammatory bowel disease
high grade
systematic review
meta analyses
case control
randomized controlled trial
ulcerative colitis