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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (view source)
Revision as of 12:53, 13 August 2009
, 12:53, 13 August 2009→Histopathology
===Histopathology===
===Histopathology===
A biopsy of the intestine is required for a definitive diagnosis of IBD. A non-invasive biopsy may be taken via endoscopy. However, this limits where the samples can be taken from as the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] and ileum is not easily accessible. Exploratory laparotomy and full thickness biopsy may be preferred at times.
A biopsy of the intestine is required for a definitive diagnosis of IBD. A non-invasive biopsy may be taken via endoscopy. However, this limits where the samples can be taken from as the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] and [[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] is not easily accessible. Exploratory laparotomy and full thickness biopsy may be preferred at times.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==