Assessment of Sex Differences for Treatment, Procedures, Complications, and Associated Conditions Among Adolescents Hospitalized with Crohn's Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sex differences among adults in healthcare treatment and outcomes have been reported; however, there is a paucity of literature regarding pediatric populations, particularly adolescents with Crohn's disease (CD). The objective was to identify whether sex differences exist with respect to complications, procedures, and medication usage (corticosteroids, biological agents, and total parenteral nutrition) among hospitalized adolescents with CD.

Methods

Adolescents with CD (n = 5782) hospitalized between April 1, 2004, and June 30, 2012, were selected from the Pediatric Health Information System database with a 1:1 ratio of males to females by hospital. Frequency of disease complications, associated conditions, procedures performed, and medication usage were analyzed

SUBMITTER: Dotson JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4624304 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature