AMINOSALICYLATE USE IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH CROHN’S DISEASE

Societal guidelines recommend against the use of 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) therapy for pediatric patients with Crohn’s Disease (pCD). Previous trials showed no benefit of 5-ASAs for inducing remission and similar one-year relapse rates when compared with placebo. Conversely, biologics are recommended as first-line therapy due to higher remission rates, corticosteroid-sparing effects, and potential to alter disease progression.

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