Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Translating Basic Science into Clinical Practice

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Translating Basic Science into Clinical Practice
ISBN-10
1444359118
ISBN-13
9781444359114
Series
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Category
Medical
Pages
752
Language
English
Published
2011-08-24
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Stephan R. Targan, Fergus Shanahan, Loren C. Karp

Description

This is the state-of–the-art book on inflammatory bowel disease you have been waiting for Written and edited by international experts in gastroenterology this up-to-date volume provides a complete review of the basic science behind inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as evidence-based clinical guidance on diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of IBD. In 50 chapters the authors cover the latest and most promising treatment modalities and the science behind them. There are chapters which cover the advances in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as chapters focusing on nutrition, imaging and complementary medicine. This is an invaluable information resource for all those in the medical team treating patients with IBD. Whether you are a gastroenterologist, gastrointestinal surgeon or GI nurse specialist this book deserves a place in your library.

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