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General description of the treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
| Treatment/item | Ulcerative colitis | Crohn's disease |
|---|---|---|
| Current treatment | ||
| 5-ASA | 15 | 2 |
| 5-ASA + Azathioprine | 5 | 7 |
| 5-ASA + Adalimumab | 3 | 2 |
| Use of anti-TNF-α in the course of the disease | ||
| Yes | 5 | 2 |
| No | 15 | 7 |
| Change in anti-TNF-α regimen | ||
| Maintenance treatment | 3 | 2 |
| Failure | 2 | 1 |
| Allergic reaction | 1 | 0 |
| Restart treatment due to relapse | 2 | 0 |
| Azathioprine intolerance | 0 | 1 |
5-ASA, 5-aminosalicylic acid; TNF, tumor necrosis factor.
