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Review
. 2012 Apr;4(2):77-89.

Inflammatory bowel disease

Siavosh Nasseri-Moghaddam
Review

Inflammatory bowel disease

Siavosh Nasseri-Moghaddam. Middle East J Dig Dis. 2012 Apr.

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the term used for a group of diseases with yet unknown etiology, prevalence of which is increasing almost everywhere in the world. The disease was almost non-existent four decades ago in the east, including the middle-east, while now a days it is seen more and more. In addition to the increasing prevalence, our knowledge about its pathogenesis, clinical course, diagnosis, and treatment has changed dramatically over the past couple of decades. This has changed our concept of this group of diseases, their diagnosis, treatment, and treatment goals. Considering the vast literature on the subject, it is timely to review major topics in IBD with a look on the regional progress and knowledge as well. This essay is aimed to cover this task.

Keywords: Crohn’s disease; Inflammatory bowel disease; Iran; Ulcerative colitis.

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