Etiology -- Epidemiology -- Genetics -- The Role of the Pathologist in the Management of Patients with Crohn’s Disease -- Clinical Presentation -- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Role of Endoscopy -- Laboratory Tests -- Imaging -- Diagnosis of Anorectal Disease -- Role of Interventional Radiology -- Standard Therapeutic Approach -- New Therapies -- Cell and Stem-Cell Therapies of Crohn’s Disease and Complications -- Surgical Treatment -- Crohn’s Disease in Children -- Perianal Disease -- Crohn’s Disease and Pregnancy -- Rheumatological Manifestations of Crohn’s Disease -- Cutaneous Manifestations -- Ocular Manifestations -- Hepatopathologies -- Infectious Complications -- Kidney Disease -- Crohn’s Disease and Cancer -- Crohn’s Disease and Malignant Lymphomas -- Psychological and Social Aspects.

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, whose symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis; it can therefore be difficult to diagnose. Its knowledge and understanding have increased considerably in the last years; new advances in genetics, medical and surgical management offer today new possibilities for patients suffering from an inflammatory bowel disease. However, Crohn's disease remains a difficult disease to deal with, both from a research and clinical point of view. This book provides general practitioners with a basic knowledge of the disease, offering in the same time an update on new facts about Crohn's disease to specialists. It can also be useful for residents willing to develop a deeper knowledge of inflammatory bowel diseases.