title: Crohn's disease: an overview.
abstract: Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. In this article, Chris Metcalf examines the clinical features, investigations, medical treatment and surgical management, as well as the psychological aspects, of the disease.
authors: Watford General Hospital, Hertfordshire. chris.metcalf@whht.nhs.uk
authors: Chris
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authors: Metcalf
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003082:Colectomy; D003113:Colonoscopy; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007246:Infertility / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000209:etiology; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D013256:Steroids