Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), is a book for gastroenterologists, surgeons and for trainees who are aware of the tried and tested information, but now want to learn about the areas of controversy in this fast-moving area.
This book avoids rehashing the information found in the established dogma from other sources by focusing on the current issues that have practical relevance to the management of the disease. Unlike journal review articles it covers the whole spectrum, from the scientific basis of the disease through to its investigation, management and prognosis.
Key chapters will cover the possible link between measles vaccination and IBD, the prospects for improved pharmacological management of the disease by modulation of the immune response, the effectiveness of steroids (the therapy of choice for most physicians), control of the disease, and the possible link between IBD and colorectal cancer.
- each chapter is written by an expert in the field who gives a balanced overview of the topic
- short chapters, about 10-15 pages, provide a quick, focused summary of what is topical
- references are star-rated to allow readers to focus on further reading that will provide maximum benefit
