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ReviewPediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition2025

Transitioning Pediatric Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Key Considerations for Adult Gastroenterologists.

Ahmed Alwassief, Qasim L Abbas, Said Al Busafi, Tawfiq T Al Lawati, Khalid Al Shmusi

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Review in Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ahmed AlwassiefDepartment of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8780-8429
Qasim L AbbasDepartment of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0557-7682
Said Al BusafiDepartment of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2741-0440
Tawfiq T Al LawatiDepartment of Child Health, Al Rustaq Hospital, Al Rustaq, Oman.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0194-587X
Khalid Al ShmusiDepartment of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6738-8237

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The transition of young patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from pediatric to adult-centered healthcare presents a significant challenge, particularly in regions like Oman, where transfer occurs as early as 14 years old. Although both pediatric and adult patients require multidisciplinary management, key differences in disease characteristics, vaccination needs, growth considerations, and treatment approaches necessitate a carefully structured transition process. Effective communication between pediatric and adult gastroenterologists is crucial for ensuring optimal management for these young patients. This mini-review explores the complexities involved in transitioning young patients with IBD to adult healthcare services.

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AdolescentColitis, ulcerativeContinuity of patient careInflammatory bowel diseasesPediatricsTransition to adult care

Identifiers

PMID40396154
PMCPMC12088854

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