Vaginal delivery in women with perianal Crohn's disease: why not?AJOG Global Reports at a Glance

• Main Authors: Irene J. Schaafsma, MSc (Author), Froukje J. Hoogenboom, MSc (Author), Gerard Dijkstra, PhD (Author), Jelmer R. Prins, PhD (Author), Marijn C. Visschedijk, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Pregnant women with active perianal Crohn's disease indicate a cesarean delivery according to the current European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation guidelines. This advice is based on the assumption that vaginal delivery leads to exacerbation of perianal disease and worsening o...