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[Update on the pathophysiology, prediction and prevention of inflammatory bowel diseases]
Sarah Fischer1,2, Markus F Neurath3,4
1Medizinische Klinik 1, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland. sarah.fischer@uk-erlangen.de.
Background:
The pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel diseases is not fully understood. In a staged model by the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization (ECCO) regarding disease development, it is assumed that there is a population at risk for manifestation of disease following subtle changes over time.
Objective:
This work aims to summarize the current state of knowledge regarding the pathophysiology, prediction and prevention of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.
Materials And Methods:
Selective literature research via PubMed.
Results:
Several genetic, biochemical, and microbiome scores have the potential to identify individuals at increased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, possibly up to a decade before onset.
Discussion:
The growing knowledge regarding the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases makes prediction before disease onset a possible future diagnostic goal. Hypothetically, early changes before the disease manifests could be reversible and may be amenable to prevention programs.
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