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Review
. 2017 Dec;44(4):673-692.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2017.07.010. Epub 2017 Oct 5.

An Update on Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Tomoko Sairenji  1 , Kimberly L Collins  2 , David V Evans  3
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Review

An Update on Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Tomoko Sairenji et al. Prim Care. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes 2 chronic idiopathic inflammatory diseases: ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease. The incidence and prevalence of IBD is increasing worldwide. It can affect people of all ages, including children and geriatric populations, and can impact all aspects of life. In this article, diagnosis and treatment of IBD in adults, pediatric, pregnant, and elderly populations are explored from the perspective of a primary care physician.

Keywords: Crohn disease; Diagnosis; Elderly patients; Inflammatory bowel disease; Pediatric patients; Special populations; Treatment; Ulcerative colitis.

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