Medical management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

• Published in: Surgery (Oxford) Vol. 32; no. 8; pp. 418 - 420
• Main Authors: Stacey, Rhodri, Thomas, Linzi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01-08-2014
• Subjects: Crohn's disease; inflammatory bowel disease; medical management; Surgery; ulcerative colitis; Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; medical management; inflammatory bowel disease
• ISSN: 0263-9319; 1878-1764
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2014.06.002

Abstract Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are common conditions, which are seen frequently in both gastroenterology and surgical clinics, and are a significant burden on inpatient work. They are diseases with systemic manifestations and management of these patients can be difficult in complex cases. There is a wide variety of management options available, including management with medications, dietary modifications and surgery. We outline the current options available to clinicians.