This book offers gastroenterologists, surgeons, and general hospital doctors an immediate source of information regarding the epidemiology, genetics, immunology, etiology, and pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease. Focusing on the two most significant conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, this book describes clinical signs, disease activity and progress, recurrence, complications and nutritional aspects. It discusses up-to-the-minute drugs, as well as medical and surgical treatment.