Pediatria pre prax 1/2004

DIAGNOSTICS AND SUBSEQUENT CARE OF CHILDREN WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

The author presents actual recommendation for diagnosing of an inflammatory bowel disease in children with a focus on untypical signs. The necessity of endoscopy during the diagnostic procedures and the crucial role of general paediatrician in recognition of the beginning of the disease is especially accented. The principles of therapy are mentioned.

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease, diagnostics, children.