A case-control study of presentations in general practice before diagnosis of coeliac disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delay in the diagnosis of coeliac disease prolongs morbidity and may increase mortality. Little is known about presentations in general practice that may predict a subsequent diagnosis of coeliac disease.

Aim

To examine presentations in general practice during the 5 years prior to diagnosis of coeliac disease.

Design of study

A case-control study with each biopsy-proven coeliac disease case matched by age, sex, and general practice to an average of two controls.

Setting

Thirty-seven general practices in south-east Wales.

Method

Cases were identified via a secondary care clinic and controls recruited from the general practices of cases. General practice clinical records of both cases and controls were analysed to determine frequency of consulta

SUBMITTER: Cannings-John R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2099669 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature