Table 1. Indications for all admissions 2005 to 2012 in the patients included in this study.
| Indication for admission, n (%) | Crohn's disease (15 patients, 50 admissions) | Ulcerative colitis (19 patients, 85 admissions) |
|---|---|---|
| Disease flare | 20 (40.0) | 40 (47.0) |
| IBD-related surgery or other IBD surgical indication | 3 (6) | 23 (27.0) |
| Bowel obstruction | 0 (0) | 1 (1.2) |
| Infection | 4 (8) | 8 (9.4) |
| Psychiatric condition | 4 (8) | 2 (2.4) |
| Othera | 19 (38.0) | 11 (12.9) |
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Other indications included: scheduled renal biopsy, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal bleeding due to gastric ulcer, non-IBD-related surgery (e.g., orthopedic surgery, hernia repair), tachycardia, generalized malaise, deep venous thrombosis, failure to thrive, coronary artery disease, pancreatitis