Inflammatory Bowel Disease

[DPhil FRCP] - Reader and Consultant in Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology

1. Introduction 2. Pt I: Background Aetiopathogenesis: Genetic Abnormalities: How do they Predispose to and Affect Management of IBD? 3. Is the Cause of IBD Environmental? 4. Unravelling the Pathogenesis of IBD: The Key to Effective Therapy? 5. Pt II: Clinical Features and Diagnosis: Living with IBD - What is it Really Like? 6. Presentation, Epidemiology, Natural History and Prognosis 7. What is the Differential Diagnosis of IBD? 8. Histopathology: Central to the Diagnosis and Management of IBD 9. Imaging: Conventional X-Rays and Beyond 10. Diagnostic and Interventional Endoscopy in IBD 11. Pt III: Management: Medical Treatment: How Can Efficacy and Safety be Maximized 12. Nutritional Management: Central Importance in Crohn's Disease But Peripheral Role in Ulcerative Colitis? 13. Surgery: First-Line Treatment or Last Resort? 14. Quality of Life Assessment: How Do They Affect Patient Management 15. The Patient in the Community: Psycho-social and Practical Issues 16. Pt IV: Special Management Problems: Cancer in IBD: How Common is it and How Can it be Prevented? 17. Hepatobiliary Disease 18. Other Extra-Intestinal Complications: Is IBD a Systemic Disease? 19. How do Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation Interact With IBD 20. IBD in Childhood: How Does it Differ from Adult Disease? 21. The IBD Nurse: A Key Role in Running the IBD Service