Crohn's disease: Management in adults, children and young people-concise guidance

Abstract

Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic infl ammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Individuals with CD present with acute infl ammatory exacerbations as well as acute and chronic complications. Management requires specialist input from gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, nurse specialists and pharmacists as well as general and primary care physicians to allow appropriate selection of treatment options including surgery and rapid assessment and treatment of those with acute exacerbations. Monitoring of the individual and their medication is crucial in preventing and recognising complications including those associated with treatment. This concise guideline focuses on recommendations from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Clinical Guideline 152 (CG152) considered of key importance for implementation.