Full Description
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and indeterminate colitis. The distinct phenotype in pediatric and adolescent patients and the difference from adult IBD make early-onset IBD a unique subgroup requiring specific therapeutic considerations. In this book, leading experts from the USA, Europe and Israel present new data on the genetics, epidemiology, pathology and pathogenesis of pediatric IBD. Imaging and endoscopy in the diagnosis of IBD are also discussed. Extensive coverage is given to disease management, i.e. pharmacological, nutritional and surgical approaches, with special emphasis on growth failure and delayed puberty. The important topic of transition from pediatric to adult medical care is highlighted and a clinical and developmental timeline is proposed. Offering practical information on IBD in infants, toddlers, children, adolescents and young adults, this book is essential reading for gastroenterologists, in particular pediatric gastroenterologists and trainees, as well as general pediatricians and nutritionists.
Contents
Preface: Walker, J.A.; Lebenthal, E.; Branski, D.; Pathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowels Disease: Stronati, L.; Cucchiara, S.; Epidemiology in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Koletzko, S.; Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Cooney, R.; Jewell, D.; Pathology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children: Harpaz, N.; Early-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Infant, Toddler, and Pre-School: Lebenthal, E.; Branski, D.; Walker-Smith, J.A.; Radiological and Imaging Features: Laghi, A.; Paolantonio, P.; Rengo, M.; Vasselli, F.; Di Mizio, V.; Di Mizio, R.; Endoscopic Modalities in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Venkatesh, K.; Thomson, M.; Approach to Clinical Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Bousvaros, A.; Growth and Puberty in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Savage, M.O.; Mark Beattie, R.; Sanderson, I.R.S.; Treatment by Enteral Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Koglmeier, J.; Heuschkel, R.; Medical Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children and Adolescents: Kappelman, M.D.; Rufo, P.A.; Surgical Therapy: McCrudden Erickson, K.; Teitelbaum, D.H.; Coran, A.G.; Transition to Adult Care: Hait, E.J.; Arnold, J.H.; Sands, B.E.; Fishman, L.; Author Index; Subject Index.
