Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Thrombosis

Abstract

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of chronic and relapsing inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal system. In these cases, findings are detected in extraintestinal systems also. There is a tendency for thrombotic events in IBD, as in the other inflammatory processes. The pathogenesis of this thrombotic tendency is multidimensional, including lack of natural anticoagulants, prothrombotic media induced via the inflammatory process, long-term sedentary life style, steroid use, surgery, and catheter placement. The aim of this review was to highlight the positive relationship between IBD and thrombotic events, and the proper treatment of at-risk patients.