Management of Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease represents a substantial burden of sickness not only in hospital wards but also in the community. However, there have been major advances in treatment in recent years, and the time is now ripe for this practical and up-to-date text on management options. An evidence-based approach is used here.

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With the plethora of textbooks and articles addressing inflammatory bowel disease now available, what place is there for another book on Crohn's disease? There have been major advances in treatment in recent years, and the time is now ripe for this practical and up-to-date text on management options. Presenting the latest information on Crohn's Disease, Management of Crohn's Disease focuses on etiopathogenesis, clinical features, drug and surgical treatment, and management of complications. It discusses all aspects of treatment, such as the surgical management, medical management, and other approaches to the treatment and highlights the disease occurring in children and during pregnancy. The content and structure make it a practical guide to diagnosis and treatment of patients with Crohn's Disease.