Idiopathic intestinal inflammation

This modern and clear monograph is devoted to the advances in the therapy of idiopathic intestinal inflammation and its concept is intended for a wide range of physicians of various disciplines who encounter patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in their practice. Separate chapters introduce new developments in diet and enteral nutrition, drug therapy and endoscopic therapy.

Also important are the issues of autoimmune complications of the liver and biliary tract, skin manifestations of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, specific dermatological complications of treatment and immunodeficiency states. There is an interdisciplinary overlap between the chapters on family planning in IBD patients, the course of pregnancy and the management of childbirth.

The book will be of interest to physicians of gastroenterology, Intern, Surgery, immunology, gynaecology and obstetrics, dermatology and clinical nutrition.