Journal article
Effective Use of the Laboratory in the Management of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Gastroenterology clinics of North America, Vol.48(2), pp.237-258
06/2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2019.02.006
PMID: 31046973
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises a group of chronic, intestinal inflammatory disorders, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. IBD is characterized by periods of relapse and remission. Long-term progressive intestinal inflammation can result in severe and devastating complications, such as intestinal strictures and/or fistulae. Immune suppressive medications with potent side effects are often used to control inflammation and limit disease activity. Laboratory tests guide various decisions in clinical management of IBD. We discuss tests used to diagnose IBD, assess for relapse or remission, monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic regimen, screen for the maintenance of health, and diagnose or prevent complications.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Effective Use of the Laboratory in the Management of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Creators
- M. Nedim Ince - Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 4546 JCP, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USADavid E Elliott - Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 4607 JCP, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Gastroenterology clinics of North America, Vol.48(2), pp.237-258
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.gtc.2019.02.006
- PMID
- 31046973
- ISSN
- 0889-8553
- eISSN
- 1558-1942
- Grant note
- BX002906; BX002715 / Department of Veterans Affairs (https://doi.org/10.13039/100000738)
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/2019
- Academic Unit
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984094493802771
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