Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Clinical Practice Guideline for the Medical Management of Pediatric Luminal Crohn's Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

We aim to provide guidance for medical treatment of luminal Crohn's disease in children.

Methods

We performed a systematic search of publication databases to identify studies of medical management of pediatric Crohn's disease. Quality of evidence and strength of recommendations were rated according to the GRADE (Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) approach. We developed statements through an iterative online platform and then finalized and voted on them.

Results

The consensus includes 25 statements focused on medical treatment options. Consensus was not reached, and no recommendations were made, for 14 additional statements, largely due to lack of evidence. The group suggested corticosteroid therapies (including budeson

SUBMITTER: Mack DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6619414 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature