Role of endoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2001 Oct;11(4):641-57, vi.

Abstract

Since its introduction into clinical use, flexible fiberoptic endoscopy progressively has become an indispensable tool to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal disorders. Few innovations have had a greater impact on the clinical practice of gastroenterology. In effect, diagnostic endoscopy has become an extension of physical diagnosis. This article reviews the expanding use of endoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease in the pediatric age group.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / diagnosis
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / therapy
  • Crohn Disease / diagnosis
  • Crohn Disease / therapy
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / therapy*
  • Male
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sensitivity and Specificity