Ulcerative Colitis - Tapa dura

Sinopsis

Ulcerative colitis is a disease characterized by its chronic nature, exacerbation, and remissions. The disease is of unknown etiology and has stimulated a substantial amount of research into the condition and its cause. This book provides a comprehensive review of the subject, covering topics such as the immunological, infective, psychological and dietary factors of its etiology; clinical presentation; extraintestinal manifestations; histopathology; mediators of inflammation; medical treatment, including dealing with the acute attack, maintenance of remission, and a review of new treatment; surgical methods; and the social toll and prognosis for the future. Ulcerative Colitis is a useful reference resource for internists, gastroenterologists, gastrointestinal surgeons, gastrointestinal researchers, nutritionists, dieticians, the pharmaceutical industry, and medical undergraduates.

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