Crohn disease: Identification, diagnosis, and clinical management. Issue 12 (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Snyder, Elizabeth F.; Davis, Stephanie; Aldrich, Kristina; Veerabagu, Manjakkollai; Larussa, Tiziana; Abenavoli, Ludovico; Boccuto, Luigi
• Is Part Of: Nurse practitioner. Volume 46:Issue 12(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: abdominal disorders -- Crohn disease -- gastrointestinal disorders -- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) -- Montreal classification -- Vienna classification; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000798212.61425.4f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1817

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Crohn disease is an inflammatory bowel disorder affecting children and adults. With its increasing prevalence, healthcare providers need adequate resources to assist with diagnosis and management. This article discusses early diagnosis, disease severity and classification, familial predisposition and genomics, and clinical management in the primary care setting. Abstract : Crohn disease is an inflammatory bowel disorder affecting children and adults. With its increasing prevalence, healthcare providers need adequate resources to assist with diagnosis and management. This article discusses early diagnosis, disease severity and classification, familial predisposition and genomics, and clinical management in the primary care setting.