Coeliac disease--objectives of life-long follow-up

Ferguson, A.; Denton-Miller, P.; Lai, C.L.

Health Bulletin 35(2): 78-80

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0374-8014
PMID: 404272
Document Number: 120858
Of 142 coeliac patients at a Gastrointestinal Unit in Edinburgh, 60 who had not been seen for 1 year had relapsed when examined at follow-up. Since it is concluded that a similar pattern prevails throughout the UK, the need for long-term treatment is stressed, with continuing dietary advice and regular assessment of nutritional and clinical status, examination of intestinal biopsies and detection and treatment of complications.

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