Multicenter study reveals that age influences the risk of Crohn's disease in children with perianal complications, suggesting increased vigilance is needed.
The overall risk of developing CD in children presenting with PA/FIA was 21%, this risk was age dependent. Our findings emphasize the need for high awareness by physicians in children presenting with PA/FIA for the development of CD, also in the years following first presentation, particularly when aged ≥6 years.
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