Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseJoseph B. Kirsner World-renowned experts present state-of-the-art information in the clinical understanding of inflammatory bowel disease in the 5th Edition of this best-selling text. Scholarly and pragmatic, this text features authoritative information on the medical and surgical management of IBD with the support of over 390 illustrations. Features many new chapters, including those covering intestinal permeability in health and disease, the intestinal response to acute inflammation and injuries, and current concepts of IBD etiology and pathogenesis. |
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... colonoscopy can identify deep ulcerations consistent with severe colitis and thereby adds to the clinical determination of the need for surgery . Although not done routinely , colonoscopy apparently can be performed safely in this group ...
... colonoscopy can identify deep ulcerations consistent with severe colitis and thereby adds to the clinical determination of the need for surgery . Although not done routinely , colonoscopy apparently can be performed safely in this group ...
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... Colonoscopy and Biopsy The frequency of surveillance colonoscopy and biopsies is controversial.204-206 Concerns include pa- tient compliance for an annual colonoscopic exam- ination , as well as the overall cost of surveillance programs ...
... Colonoscopy and Biopsy The frequency of surveillance colonoscopy and biopsies is controversial.204-206 Concerns include pa- tient compliance for an annual colonoscopic exam- ination , as well as the overall cost of surveillance programs ...
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... Colonoscopy during an attack of severe ulcerative colitis is a safe procedure and of great value in clinical decision making . Am J Gastroenterol 1991 ; 86 : 187 . 22. Lennard - Jones J : Defining ulcer depth in colitis . Lancet 1996 ...
... Colonoscopy during an attack of severe ulcerative colitis is a safe procedure and of great value in clinical decision making . Am J Gastroenterol 1991 ; 86 : 187 . 22. Lennard - Jones J : Defining ulcer depth in colitis . Lancet 1996 ...
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