Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Volume 45, Issue 11, June 2017, Pages 1459–1468
H. Pekki, K. Kurppa, M. Mäki, H. Huhtala, K. Laurila, T. Ilus, K. Kaukinen
Abstract
A repeat biopsy is recommended, but often omitted in coeliac disease patients on a gluten-free diet. The effect of performing or not performing repeat biopsies is currently unknown.
To identify factors associated with and the significance of lacking biopsy for long-term outcome. Predictors and the importance of incomplete histological recovery after 1 year was investigated in re-biopsied patients.
A total of 760 patients participated in a nationwide follow-up study. Medical data were gathered via interviews and patient records, and blood samples were drawn for serology. Current symptoms and well-being were assessed by validated PGWB, SF-36 and GSRS questionnaires.
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