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| Title: |
How Can We Predict Prognosis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?. |
| Author: |
Burak, K.W.; Sutherland, L.R. |
| Source: |
Jewell, D.P.; Warren, B.F.; Mortensen, N.J., eds. Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Malden, MA: Blackwell Science, Inc. 2001. p.269-284. |
| Availability: |
Available from Blackwell Science, Inc. 350 Main Street, Commerce Place, Malden, MA 02148. (800) 215-1000 or (617) 388-8250. Fax (617) 388-8270. E-mail: books@blacksci.com. Website: www.blackwell-science.com. PRICE: $145.95. ISBN: 0632051698. |
| Abstract: |
Patients who have recently been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will have many questions for their physicians regarding the clinical course and prognosis of their disease. This chapter on prognosis is from a book that offers an approach to the subject of IBD that highlights current areas of controversy. The authors review the literature concerning the clinical course of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and how physicians can predict prognosis. Topics include prognosis following the first attack of ulcerative colitis, risk for relapse, the need for colectomy, the risk of progression of proctitis and proctosigmoiditis to more extensive disease, relapse of specific Crohn's disease patterns, the need for surgery, the role of smoking, and the role of oral contraceptives. 3 tables. 95 references. |
| Format: |
Book Chapter |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Digestive System Diseases. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Chronic Disease. Ulcerative Colitis. Crohns Disease. Patient Care Management. Prognosis. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Patient Selection. Delivery of Health Care. Remission. Recurrence. Risk Factors. Complications. Prevention. Colectomy. Surgery. |
| Publication Number: |
DDBK09398 |
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