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Diagnosis and differentiation of inflammatory bowel disease

Authors :
Westfall, Kristen M.
Charles, Ronald
Steinhagen, Emily
Source :
Surgical Clinics of North America; 20240101, Issue: Preprints
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Differentiating Crohn’s disease from ulcerative colitis may be a diagnostic challenge for clinicians due to overlapping features. However, the correct diagnosis may guide treatment options and considerations regarding surgery. This chapter reviews the common components of diagnostic evaluation of IBD. Additionally, this chapter provides a basis of understanding for the more complex aspects of the disease to be discussed in subsequent chapters.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00396109
Issue :
Preprints
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Surgical Clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs67553563
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2024.09.005