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Review
. 2011 May;89(5):425-9.

[Faecal calprotectin in inflammatory bowel diseases: review]

[Article in French]
Lamia Kallel  1 , Monia Fekih, Jalel Boubaker, Azza Filali
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Review

[Faecal calprotectin in inflammatory bowel diseases: review]

[Article in French]
Lamia Kallel et al. Tunis Med. 2011 May.
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Abstract

Background: The clinical course of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterised by a succession of relapses and remissions. A regular and a long term monitoring of such patients is required. Faecal markers, especially calprotectin's use, seem to be useful in these patients. Faecal calprotectin is a reliable maker of intestinal inflammation in IBD. Its level is assessed by a simple and a non invasive test.

Aim: We proposed to review main indications and study results of faecal calprotectin test use in IBD patients.

Methods: Review of literature.

Results: Faecal calprotectin assessment isn't an IBD specific test. Selective use is required to have a good benefit-cost ratio. Prediction of relapses in asymptomatic patients as well as post operative reccurence seems to be the main indications for its use.

Conclusion: Mucosal healing assessment after anti-TNF treatment can also be an interesting indication although it isn't well evaluated.

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