BOUGUEN , Guillaume

Background - In case of a loss of response to adalimumab, some patients with Crohn's disease may derive benefit from increasing the dosing frequency to 40 mg weekly. Efficacy and safety of adalimumab 80 mg weekly remain unknown. Methods - From February 2011 to September 2012, all adults who had active Crohn's disease, defined at least by...

Background and aims: Anal fistula plug (AFP) is a bioabsorbable bioprosthesis used in ano-perineal fistula treatment. We aimed to assess efficacy and safety of AFP in fistulising ano-perineal Crohn's disease (FAP-CD). Methods: In a multicentre, open-label, randomized controlled trial we compared seton removal alone (control group) with AFP...

BACKGROUND: Patients' experience with healthcare professionals could influence their clinical outcomes. AIMS: To assess inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients' experience with their disease, their treatment and their relationship with their physician. METHODS: A one-week cross-sectional study was conducted in 42 IBD centres. 2011 consecutive...

Background: Fatigue is commonly reported by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but the determinants of IBD-related fatigue have yet to be determined.Aims: To identify the factors associated with fatigue in a large population of patients with IBD.Patients and methods: Fatigue and nine other IBD-related disability dimensions were...