Delays in Initiating Post-operative Prophylactic Biologic Therapy Are Common Among Crohn's Disease Patients.
Shirley Cohen-MekelburgStephanie GoldYecheskel SchneiderMadison DennisClara OromendiaHeather YeoFabrizio MichelassiEllen ScherlAdam SteinlaufPublished in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2018)
There are a substantial number of delays in initiating post-operative prophylactic biologic therapy in high-risk patients. Identifying susceptible patients by insurance type or absence of pre-operative therapy can focus future improvement efforts. Additionally, consultation with IBD-specialized providers should be considered in peri-surgical IBD care.