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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2026

Delays in Diagnosing Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Korea: Impact on Disease Severity and the Need for Early Recognition.

So Yoon Choi, Sujin Choi, Ben Kang, Byung-Ho Choe, Yeoun Joo Lee, Jae Hong Park, Yu Bin Kim, Jae Young Kim, Kunsong Lee, Kyung Jae Lee and 10 more

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So Yoon ChoiDepartment of Pediatrics, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7389-7678
Sujin ChoiDepartment of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8894-8127
Ben KangDepartment of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8516-9803
Byung-Ho ChoeDepartment of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9899-9120
Yeoun Joo LeeDepartment of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8012-5433
Jae Hong ParkDepartment of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5274-7064
Yu Bin KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6325-6191
Jae Young KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8563-9740
Kunsong LeeDepartment of Pediatrics, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7318-2296
Kyung Jae LeeDepartment of Pediatrics, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3969-384X
Ki Soo KangDepartment of Pediatrics, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6374-8356
Yoo Min LeeDepartment of Pediatrics, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3554-6559
Hyun Jin KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0279-7925
Yunkoo KangDepartment of Pediatrics, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1712-2138
Hyo-Jeong JangDepartment of Pediatrics, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1496-5754
Dae Yong YiDepartment of Pediatrics, Chung-Ang University Hospital, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4168-7131
Suk Jin HongDepartment of Pediatrics, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4844-5044
You Jin ChoiDepartment of Pediatrics, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6882-3877
Jeana HongDepartment of Pediatrics, Kangwon National University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0332-7466
Soon Chul KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Jeonbuk National University Children's Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5947-4599

Funding

Kosin University College of MedicineNational Research Foundation of Korea 2022R1G1A1010896
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA delayed diagnosis of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can lead to adverse outcomes. This study aimed to analyze the diagnostic delay among pediatric patients with IBD, focusing on associations with disease classification, disease activity, and initial management.

methodsThis multicenter retrospective study included pediatric patients who had been diagnosed with IBD across 17 Korean medical centers. Clinical and demographic data were extracted from their medical records.

resultsOverall, 486 patients, 362 with Crohn's disease (CD) and 124 with ulcerative colitis (UC), were included in the study. The median diagnostic delay, defined as the interval between initial symptom onset and final diagnosis of IBD, was not significantly different between CD and UC (

conclusionSignificant diagnostic delays are primarily due to prolonged intervals between symptom onset and the first physician visit. Public awareness campaigns about IBD symptoms tailored to the growing number of pediatric IBD patients in Korea could be a crucial factor for early diagnosis.

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Colitis, UlcerativeCrohn DiseaseAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolC-Reactive ProteinDelayed DiagnosisEarly DiagnosisFemaleHumansMaleRepublic of KoreaRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexC-Reactive ProteinCrohn's DiseaseInflammatory Bowel DiseaseKorean ChildrenUlcerative Colitis

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PMCPMC12929004

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