Oral manifestations associated with inflammatory bowel disease and early endoscopic findings in patients with spondyloarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a group of autoinflammatory disorders, of which the primary extra-articular manifestation is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The oral cavity being a part of gastrointestinal tract, is significantly compromised in IBD, and in many cases, it is the first site of clinical manifestations of IBD. This study aimed to identify changes in the oral mucosa associated with the onset of IBD and their association with endoscopic/histological findings.

Materials and methods

The study assessed 80 patients with SpA and 52 healthy controls. Oral, rheumatological, and gastroenterological assessments were performed. The ileocolonoscopy was performed via digital magnification chromoendoscopy. The statistical analysis consisted of Chi-square, Fish

SUBMITTER: Alvarado-Julio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9644594 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature