| Theme | Therapeutic strategy for Crohn's disease -- Should mucosal healing be a final goal? | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Current medical treatments used in accordance with practice guidelines | |
| Publish Date | 2012/05 | |
| Author | Atsushi Yoshida | Center for Digestive and Liver Diseases and Liver Diseases, Ofuna Chuo Hospital |
| Author | Fumiaki Ueno | Center for Digestive and Liver Diseases and Liver Diseases, Ofuna Chuo Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | The number of cases of inflammatory bowel diseases has increased. Protocols laid out in The "Crohn's Disease Clinical Practice Guideline" were published to support patients and general clinicians. The guiding principles concerning various medical treatments are indicated. We review the contents of these guidelines and clarify the information contained. | |