The role and utility of faecal markers in inflammatory bowel disease

Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Pages: 23 - 36
Published: Jan 1, 2015
Abstract
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are characterized by periods of symptomatic relapse and remission. Diagnosis and assessment of inflammatory bowel disease has so far been based on clinical evaluation, serum parameters, radiology and endoscopy. Faecal markers such as calprotectin or lactoferrin have emerged as new diagnostic tools to detect and monitor intestinal inflammation. This review focuses on their potential clinical applications and...
Paper Details
Title
The role and utility of faecal markers in inflammatory bowel disease
Published Date
Jan 1, 2015
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
23 - 36
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