Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, whose symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis; it can therefore be difficult to diagnose. Its knowledge and understanding have increased considerably in the last years; new advances in genetics, medical and surgical management offer today new possibilities for patients suffering from an inflammatory bowel disease. However, Crohn's disease remains a difficult disease to deal with, both from a research and clinical point of view.

This book provides general practitioners with a basic knowledge of the disease, offering in the same time an update on new facts about Crohn's disease to specialists. It can also be useful for residents willing to develop a deeper knowledge of inflammatory bowel diseases.

• Crohn
• cancer
• endoscopy
• imaging
• inflammatory bowel disease
• interventional radiology
• abdominal surgery

• Department of Surgery, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy

  Roberto Tersigni

• Gastroenterology Unit, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy

  Cosimo Prantera

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