This new diagnostic consensus guideline is a joint project of the European Crohn's and
Colitis Organisation [ECCO] and the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal …

1.2. Definitions Ulcerative colitis [UC] is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes
continuous mucosal inflammation of the colon, usually without granulomas on biopsy. It …

The treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been revolutionised over the past
decade by the increasing use of immunomodulators, mainly azathioprine (AZA)/6 …

6.1. Background The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) is a concern at the start of the third
millennium, particularly with the increase of multiresistant (MDR-TB) and extended resistant …

Endoscopy plays an essential role in the diagnosis, management, prognosis, and
surveillance of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but surprisingly there are few available …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represents a group of idiopathic, chronic, inflammatory
intestinal conditions. Its two main disease categories are: Crohn's disease (CD) and …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). The Guideline was also reviewed and endorsed by the British Society of …

The histologic examination of endoscopic biopsies or resection specimens remains a key
step in the work-up of affected inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and can be used …

11.1. General The treatment strategy for ulcerative colitis [UC] is mainly based on the
severity, distribution [proctitis, left-sided, extensive] 1 and pattern of disease. The latter …

Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong disease arising from an interaction between genetic and
environmental factors, observed predominantly in the developed countries of the world. The …