Infl ammatory bowel disease during pregnancy: problems and conclusions
https://doi.org/10.31146/1682-8658-ecg-244-12-68-76
Abstract
The review article presents an analysis of approaches to the management of pregnant women with inflammatory bowel diseases using the example of a clinical case of a patient with ulcerative colitis. The analysis focuses on various aspects of pre-pregnancy preparation, the progression of pregnancy, and the postpartum period. Additionally, it highlights the distinctive characteristics of diagnosing and treating pregnant women with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. The review is based on the results of published domestic and international methodological and clinical recommendations, population-based and observational studies and can be helpful in working with a complex contingent of patients.
About the Authors
I. V. Kozlova
Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky (Razumovsky University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M. E. Karpov
Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky (Razumovsky University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. L. Pakhomova
Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky (Razumovsky University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Kozlova I.V., Karpov M.E., Pakhomova A.L. Infl ammatory bowel disease during pregnancy: problems and conclusions. Experimental and Clinical Gastroenterology. 2025;(12):68-76. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31146/1682-8658-ecg-244-12-68-76
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