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Inflammatory bowel disease and venous thromboembolisms
Delhougne N , Colard A , Louis E
Rev Med Liege 2018, 73(9),462-467Abstract : Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) are associated with lots of extra-intestinal complications. Among them, venous and arterial thromboembolisms lead to high rates of morbidity and mortality. They often occur during an IBD flare and seem to be mostly provoked by acquired factors. The prevention mainly resorts to heparin, which is not used enough in spite of its effectiveness. Its indications have recently been upgraded to outpatients. In this review, we describe the epidemiological and ætiological features of these manifestations, as well as their prevention and management. Only venous thromboembolisms are considered.
