ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2023
A Study of the Epidemiology, Clinical, and Phenotypic Characteristics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Northen-Central Region of Saudi Arabia.
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- Characteristics, Complications, Comorbidities, and Other Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A 7-Year Tertiary Center Experience.Clinics and practice · 2026Article
- Medication Use and Guideline Adherence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management: A Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan (2019-2024).International journal of general medicine · 2026Article
- The association between inflammatory bowel disease and ischemic heart disease: A retrospective cohort study.Saudi medical journal · 2025Article
- Biologic therapy utilization trends in inflammatory bowel disease: A narrative review from Saudi Arabia.Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association · 2025Article
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- Inflammatory bowel disease burden in the Middle East and North Africa Region: a comprehensive analysis of incidence, prevalence, and mortality from 1990-2019.Annals of gastroenterologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is becoming increasingly prevalent in Saudi Arabia. However, there is limited data on the characteristics and manifestations of IBD in this population. This study aimed to establish a multi-center database of patients with IBD in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia to better understand the demographics, prevalence, and manifestations of IBD in this population.
methodsThis retrospective study included patients diagnosed with IBD at three healthcare facilities in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. The patient's demographic and clinical characteristics, disease location and behavior, age at diagnosis, medication use, related surgeries, and extraintestinal manifestations were recorded based on the Montreal classification. A total of 257 patients with IBD were included in the study, of which 126 had UC and 131 had CD.
resultsOf the 257 patients with IBD, 134 (52.2%) were male and 123 (47.8%) were female. The mean age of patients with CD and UC were 28.74 (range 15-67) and 38.79 (range 15-75) years, respectively. There was a significant difference between all age groups (
conclusionsThis study provides crucial insights into the demographics, patterns, and manifestations of IBD in Saudi Arabia. The findings highlight the need for improved diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies for IBD in this population. The establishment of a multi-center database will help to facilitate future research and improve patient care in Saudi Arabia.
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