Crohn's disease for the general physician: management

J J Barlow; A B Hawthorne

doi:10.12968/hmed.2017.78.2.77

Crohn's disease for the general physician: management

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2017 Feb 2;78(2):77-81. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2017.78.2.77.

Authors

J J Barlow¹, A B Hawthorne²

Affiliations

¹ Gastroenterology Specialist Trainee, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
² Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff CF14 4XW.

PMID: 28165796
DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2017.78.2.77

Abstract

Crohn's disease presents to general physicians in a variety of ways. The previous article outlined clinical features and initial investigations, and this article covers management of Crohn's disease, including monitoring and drug toxicity.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Combined Modality Therapy
Crohn Disease / therapy*
Digestive System Surgical Procedures
Gastrointestinal Agents / therapeutic use
General Practitioners*
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
Patient Care Planning
Patient Care Team

Substances

Gastrointestinal Agents
Immunosuppressive Agents