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How do you approach the treatment of Crohn's colitis in the setting of immunosuppression for liver transplant?

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Gastroenterology · Mayo Clinic

Good question, as additional immune suppression can increase the risk of infection. The anti-rejection drug mycophenolate can cause diarrhea, which could mimic a Crohn’s flare.

I individualize Crohn’s therapy in a liver transplant patient. What type of Crohn’s do they have? What meds were they on pr...

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