title: Endoscopy in inflammatory bowel diseases.
abstract: A correct diagnosis, adequate assessment of disease activity, avoidance of surgery by endoscopic interventions, and effective cancer surveillance make endoscopy crucial in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). Impressive technical developments of several endoscopic techniques over the past few decades have allowed a detailed visual impression of the affected gut and enable tissue sampling and various therapeutic interventions. Here we propose guidelines for endoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease, and review all currently available endoscopic techniques relevant to the proper treatment of IBD patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Daniel W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Hommes
authors.forename: Sander J H
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: van Deventer
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000628:therapy; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012720:Severity of Illness Index