BookPetar Mamula, Andrew B. Grossman, Robert N. Baldassano, Judith R. Kelsen, Jonathan E. Markowitz, editors.
Summary: The latest edition of this essential text provides a comprehensive overview of the unique pediatric issues of inflammatory bowel disease. Through new and thoroughly revised chapters, the volume features updates regarding pathogenesis, clinic features, and management, with an emphasis on recent understanding of pharmacokinetics and the utilization of cutting edge therapeutic monitoring to maximize efficacy of medical management. The new edition also highlights newer, recently approved drugs, emerging therapies, and the most recent recommendations regarding post-operative management for patients who ultimately require surgery. Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Third Edition is a valuable resource for both pediatric and adult gastroenterologists involved in the care of children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Contents:
Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
The Intestinal Immune System During Homeostasis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cytokines and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Gut Microbiota and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Immune Dysregulation Associated with Very Early-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Epidemiology of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Natural History of Crohn Disease in Children
Natural History of Ulcerative Colitis in Children
Natural History of Pediatric Indeterminate Colitis
Extraintestinal Manifestations of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Liver Disease in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Growth Impairment in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Skeletal Health
Puberty and Pediatric-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Classification of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children
The History and Physical Exam
Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Laboratory Evaulation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Fecal Biomarkers in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Radiologic Evaulation of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Endoscopy and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Pathology of Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Video Capsule Endoscopy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Bone Health in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
5-Aminosalicylate Therapy
Antibiotic Therapy
Nutritional Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Probiotic Therapy
Corticosteroids
6-Mercaptopurpine Therapy
Methotrexate
Infliximab Therapy for Pediatric Crohn Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Anti-TNF Biologic Therapies Other Than Infliximab
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
New Non-anti-TNF Therapies for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Medical Treatment of Perianal Crohn's Disease Fistulae
Treatment of Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Dietary Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Management of Intraabdominal Complications of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Surgical Management of Crohn Disease in Children
Surgical Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Postoperative Surveillance and Management of Crohn's Disease
Pouchitis After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
Enteral Feeding Devices and Ostomies
Clinical Indices for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research
Clinical Trials (Clinical Perspective)
Clinical Trials (Industry/Regulatory Perspective)
Infectious Complications of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Psychological Aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children and Adolescents
Measurement of Quality of Life in Pediatric Inflammatory BOwel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional GI Disorders in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy
Immunizations in the Child with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Malignant Tumors Arising in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Quality Improvement in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Fostering Self-Management and Patient Activation
Advocacy for Pediatric Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Legislative Advocacy
Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care.