| Theme |
Reviewing inflammatory diseases of small bowel |
| Title |
Intestinal involvement in ANCA-associated vasculitis |
| Author |
Takehiro Torisu |
Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| Author |
Yasuharu Okamoto |
Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| Author |
Junji Umeno |
Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| Author |
Yutaka Nagata |
Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| Author |
Akira Harada |
Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| Author |
Miyuki Sawano |
Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| Author |
Motohiro Esaki |
Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University |
| [ Summary ] |
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, including eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and microscopic polyangiitis are summarized. ANCA-associated vasculitis is a form of necrotizing vasculitis, predominantly affecting small vessels. ANCA-associated vasculitis affects the whole body and may involve the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in some patients. Since GI bleeding and perforations affect prognoses, it is important to know the features and degree of GI involvement in ANCA-associated vasculitis. |