Challenges in inflammatory bowel disease / edited by Derek P. Jewell ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jewell, D. P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Inflammatory bowel diseases.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases--etiology.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases--diagnosis.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases--therapy.

Medical Subjects:

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases--etiology.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases--diagnosis.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases--therapy.

Physical Description:

xii, 400 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Inflammatory bowel disease

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., 2006.

Summary:

Reviews focused topics - both clinical and basic science - in the fast-moving area of IBD, providing emphasis on the current challenges faced in the successful management of the diseaseTurn to Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) when you need an expert opinion on the new, unusual or controversial areas of IBD and not just the tried and tested information. Current and concise reviews of the latest scientific discoveries are translated into cutting-edge clinical guidance to address those challenging cases faced by every medical team caring for patients with IBD.Refer to this book to answer burning questions, to read an in depth review of the controversial topics and to provide a clear explanation of issues.Each chapter gives a balanced overview of the topics written by experts in the field and covers all aspects from investigation into the scientific basis of the disease through to its management and prognosis.

Contents:

Global changes in incidence / Richard F. A. Logan and Emma L Armitage

The role of genetics in inflammatory bowel disease / John B. Beckly, Tariq Ahmad, and Derek P. Jewell

Microbial sensing in the intestine by pattern recognition receptors / Robin G. Lorenz and Charles O. Elson

The role of bacteria / Robert Penner and Karen Madsen

The appendix: how might it influence susceptibility to ulcerative colitis: the legend of Qebehsenuef / Kenneth Croitoru

What are the controversies in histopathological diagnosis? / Bryan F. Warren and Neil A. Shepherd

The challenges of using capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease / Gary C. Chen and Simon K. Lo

Cross-sectional imaging of inflammatory bowel disease / Stuart Taylor and Steve Halligan

Mesalazine for maintenance therapy in ulcerative colitis: how much, how long? / Miles P. Sparrow, Wee-Chian Lim and Stephen B. Hanauer

Refractory distal colitis / Simon Travis

Pharmabiotics and inflammatory bowel disease: on the verge of evidence-based medicine / Fergus Shanahan, Jude Ryan, and Shomik Sibartie

Current controversies in the surgical management of ulcerative colitis / R. John Nicholls and Mark J. Cheetham

What are the causes and treatment of ileoanal pouch dysfunction? / Alan F. Horgan, William J. Sandborn, and John H. Pemberton

Is mesalazine useful in Crohn's disease? / A. Hillary Steinhart

Steroids or nutrition? / Miquel A. Gassull

Do antibiotics have a role in Crohn's disease? / Séverine Vermeire and Paul Rutgeerts

The optimal use of infliximab in Crohn's disease / Geert D'Haens

Designer drugs: from bench to bedside / Stephan R. Targan and Loren C. Karp

Current controversies in the surgical management of Crohn's disease / W.M. Chambers, I. Lindsey and N.J. Mortensen

Perianal Crohn's disease / Carl J. Brown and Robin S. McLeod

What is dysplasia? / Karel Geboes

Colonoscopic surveillance: if and when? / Urban Sjöqvist and Robert Löfberg

Cancer: new colonoscopic techniques / Ralf Kiesslich and Markus F. Neurath

Molecular markers: a realistic hope? / Jacintha N. O'Sullivan and Teresa A. Brentnall

Adenomas versus dysplasia associated lesion or mass: recognition and management? / Maha Guindi and Robert H. Riddell

Growth impairment in children / Thomas D. Walters and Anne M. Griffiths

Osteopenia / Subrata Ghosh

Pregnancy / Philippe Marteau

Can prognosis of ulcerative colitis be predicted? / Robert Hilsden and Lloyd Sutherland.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

140512234X

OCLC:

62290538

Publisher Number:

9781405122344