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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2014; 20(1): 45-52
Published online Jan 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i1.45
Table 2 European Crohn’s and colitis organization recommendations
Peripheral arthritis: Short term treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, local steroid injections and physiotherapy (primary focus for underlying Crohn’s disease)
Persistent peripheral arthritis: Sulfasalazine
Axial arthropathy: Intensive physiotherapy associated with non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
Ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn’s disease intolerant or refractory to non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs: Anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy