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Current management of inflammatory bowel disease
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment is empiric due to unknown causes and cures. Therapy focuses on controlling inflammation, easing symptoms, and managing complications like short bowel syndrome and cancer surveillance.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- The exact causes and cures for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are not yet understood.
- Current IBD management relies heavily on empirical treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the goals of IBD therapy, focusing on inflammation control and symptom relief.
- To outline approaches for managing specific IBD complications and related conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of standard and emerging medical therapies for IBD.
- Discussion of strategies for addressing special problems in IBD patients.
Main Results:
- Therapeutic goals include reducing bowel inflammation and alleviating patient symptoms.
- Management must address complications such as short bowel syndrome, perianal disease, and extraintestinal manifestations.
Conclusions:
- Effective IBD management requires a comprehensive approach, including symptom control and complication management.
- Ongoing research is crucial for developing targeted therapies for IBD.