Overview
- Unique collection of current therapeutic strategies for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
- Leading experts to present the latest results in IBD and FAP.
- The book represents a most useful tool to prevent IBD and FAP through early detection and intervention.
- The multidisciplinary approach of the book makes it an essential reference for professionals involved in patient's care.
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Table of contents (50 chapters)
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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About this book
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) are complex diseases, which are subject to numerous medical researches. Despite increased knowledge on the pathophysiological process, many aspects remain rather unclear, especially concerning IBD. The aim of the researchers will be to prevent these disorders through early detection and intervention, thanks to genetic therapy. This book gathers current methods of treatment of these diseases and also presents the management of their complications. Authors finally intend to give a comprehensive overview of the newer therapies to bring the readers up to date.
Reviews
From the reviews:
"Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, deals with the two diseases in its title, and there is an emphasis on surgery throughout the book … . This book reflects the author’s diagnostic and therapeutic expertise. Discussions are up to date, and current topics are well referenced. … The strength of the book is surgical technique and outcome, and for this reason I recommend it for surgeons in training and in clinical practice … ." (G. N. J. Tytgat, The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 356 (18), 2007)
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Book Subtitle: Clinical Management and Patients' Quality of Life
Editors: Gian Gaetano Delaini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0434-9
Publisher: Springer Milano
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Milan 2006
Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-0433-7Published: 11 May 2006
Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5884-2Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-0434-4Published: 06 March 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 481
Topics: Colorectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Pathology, Quality of Life Research