Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Christina Awad*, Elana Maser, Anish Patel

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease has increased in pediatric populations over the last decade. Patients diagnosed in childhood survive well into adulthood. As such, a well-coordinated, seamless transition to adult health-care settings for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients is required to assure the delivery of high-quality care. The interplay of the primary care physician (PCP) and gastroenterologist can help foster the delivery of comprehensive disease management for the IBD patient. This chapter will focus on the complexities involved in the transition to adult care and the clinical areas where the PCP can assist the subspecialist in the co-management of IBD patients.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCare of Adults with Chronic Childhood Conditions
Subtitle of host publicationA Practical Guide, Second Edition
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages461-480
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9783031542817
ISBN (Print)9783031542800
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2024

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