Current Paediatrics
Volume 14, Issue 7 , Pages 598-604, December 2004

Inflammatory bowel disease

University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG, UK

Summary 

At least 25% of cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) present in the paediatric age range. Prompt accurate diagnosis, age-appropriate treatments and multidisciplinary support systems are crucial to minimise both short- and long-term physical and psychological morbidity. This article summarises the epidemiology, aetiology, presentation, investigation and treatment options in paediatric IBD, highlighting the differences from adult practice. The most common causes of rectal bleeding in children are also discussed.

Keywords: Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Review

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PII: S0957-5839(04)00114-9

doi:10.1016/j.cupe.2004.07.014

Current Paediatrics
Volume 14, Issue 7 , Pages 598-604, December 2004

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