Reviews focused topics โ both clinical and basic science - in the fast-moving area of IBD, providing emphasis on the current challenges faced in the successful management of the disease
Turn to Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) when you need an expert opinion on the new, unusual or controversial areas of IBD and not just the tried and tested information. Current and concise reviews of the latest scientific discoveries are translated into cutting-edge clinical guidance to address those challenging cases faced by every medical team caring for patients with IBD.
Refer to this book to answer burning questions, to read an in depth review of the controversial topics and to provide a clear explanation of issues.
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**Reviewer:**Razvan Arsenescu, MD(University of Kentucky College of Medicine)
**Description:**This book covers clinical and epidemiologic issues in inflammatory bowel diseases. The previous edition was published in 2001.
**Purpose:**This is a rapidly evolving field. The numerous challenges faced by practicing gastroenterologists dealing with IBD patients make this book a useful companion. This edition provides a comprehensive review of the field in an evidence-based fashion.
**Audience:**The book is appropriate for practicing gastroenterologists and medical residents with an interest in gastroenterology, and inflammatory bowel diseases in particular. The authors are foremost authorities in the field.
**Features:**In classic textbook format, the chapters give an overview of the current knowledge and then identify limitations and controversies. Because this is a systematic review in an evidence-based manner, it would prove quite useful to those new to the field. However, the histopathology pictures lack quality and the references are rather old.
**Assessment:**The book is well written and addresses pertinent issues in inflammatory bowel diseases, thereby helping establish a reference point in the field. Nevertheless, this edition includes rather outdated references.