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Abstract
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, referred to collectively as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are chronic debilitating disorders. IBD, particularly Crohn’s disease, is increasing everywhere, most notably in the Western world where about 1 in 200 people now has the condition. This highly readable, ‘zippy’ fourth edition of Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease provides succinct yet thorough information that will aid early recognition of these disorders and their complications, alongside practical holistic management advice.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 5th edition | 1 | ||
| Authors | 2 | ||
| Contents | 4 | ||
| List of abbreviations | 5 | ||
| Introduction | 6 | ||
| CHAPTER 1: Etiopathogenesis | 8 | ||
| CHAPTER 2: Clinical features and intestinal complications | 28 | ||
| CHAPTER 3: Extraintestinal manifestations and complications | 35 | ||
| CHAPTER 4: Diagnosis | 45 | ||
| CHAPTER 5: Drugs used to treat inflammatory bowel disease | 57 | ||
| CHAPTER 6: Principles of management | 87 | ||
| CHAPTER 7: Medical management of ulcerative colitis | 93 | ||
| CHAPTER 8: Medical management of Crohn’s disease | 109 | ||
| CHAPTER 9: Surgery | 130 | ||
| CHAPTER 10: IBD in pregnancy, childhood and old age | 139 | ||
| CHAPTER 11: Prognosis | 146 | ||
| Useful resources | 149 | ||
| Index | 150 |