A Dignass

Topical Steroids in Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Falk Symposium A Dignass 2004 edition

Marc Notes: Proceedings of the Falk Workshop (New Findings on Pathogenesis and Progress in Management of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, part III) held in Berlin, Germany, June 14, 2003. Includes bibliographical references and index. Publisher Marketing: This book, the proceedings of a Falk Workshop on Topical Steroids in Gastroenterology and Hepatology', held in Berlin, Germany, on 14 June 2003, critically discusses the current role of budesonide in gastroenterology, hepatology, surgery and oncology and focuses especially on potential new indications for the use of budesonide. A number of smaller clinical studies and anecdotal case reports with impressive clinical effects are reported in patients with gastrointestinal, hepatic, oncological and surgical problems. In addition, the use of budesonide for the treatment of distal ulcerative colitis and ileocolonic Crohn's disease is evaluated with respect to its role in an evidence-based management of IBD. Finally, as clinical experience with the use of budesonide is increasing, safety issues and the side-effect profile of budesonide is addressed.