Ulcerative Colitis-1판

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Foreword
Preface
Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Ulcerative Colitis
Key points
Introduction
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Genetics
Diet
Microbiome
Smoking
Appendectomy
Living conditions and hygiene
Medications

Summary
Ulcerative Colitis: Making the Diagnosis

Key points
Introduction
Clinical presentation
Differential diagnosis
Physical examination
Laboratory workup
Imaging
Endoscopic evaluation
Microscopic evaluation
Atypical features
Disease classification
Summary
Assessing Severity of Disease in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

Key points
Introduction

Summary
Clinical care points
Mesalamine in the Initial Therapy of Ulcerative Colitis

Key points
Introduction
Evolution of mesalamine in ulcerative colitis therapy
Mesalamine formulations
Summary
Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis with Steroids (in Whom, How Long, What Dose, What Form)

Key points
Introduction
History
Background
Discussion

Summary
Clinical care points
Biologic Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis

Key points
Introduction
Summary
Nonbiologic Immune Suppression in Ulcerative Colitis

Key points
Introduction
Efficacy of nonbiologic immunosuppressive therapies in ulcerative colitis
Safety and monitoring of nonbiologic immunosuppressive therapies in ulcerative colitis

Summary
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Ulcerative Colitis. Are We Ready for Primetime?

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Introduction
Discussion

Summary
Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis

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Introduction
History
Definitions
Discussion/surgical options for ulcerative colitis

Summary
Clinics care points
Women’s Health and Ulcerative Colitis

Key points
Introduction
Menstrual cycle and menopause
Fertility and fecundity
Pregnancy
Management of disease flares
Health maintenance recommendations for females with ulcerative colitis

Summary

Key points in clinical care
Risk of Colon Cancer and Recommended Surveillance Strategies in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

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Introduction
Epidemiology of colorectal cancer in inflammatory bowel disease
Risk factors for dysplasia and colorectal cancer in ulcerative colitis
Colorectal cancer prevention and mitigation
Colonoscopic prevention with screening and surveillance strategies
Practical approach and recommendations
Health Maintenance in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

Key points
Introduction
Immunizations
Cancer screening/prevention
Bone health/fracture prevention
Micronutrient deficiencies
Mental health screening

Summary