Higher infliximab trough levels are associated with perianal fistula healing in patients with Crohn's disease

Andrés Yarur; Vikram Kanagala; Dan Joseph Stein; Frank Czul; Maria A. Quintero; Dilpesh Agrawal; Amir Patel; Kari Best; Caroline S. Fox; Kathleen Idstein; María T. Abreu

doi:10.1111/apt.13970

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There is a significant association between serum infliximab levels and rates of fistula healing. Achieving infliximab levels ≥10.1 mcg/mL in patients with Crohn's disease and perianal fistulas may improve outcomes as part of a treat-to-target strategy.

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