Medical therapy for Crohn's disease: the state of the art

Surg Clin North Am. 2001 Feb;81(1):71-101, viii. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70274-7.

Abstract

Various medications are used to control the symptoms of Crohn's disease. This article reviews the traditional medical therapies of Crohn's disease, including aminosalicylates and corticosteroids, and the broad armamentarium of immune modulators and biologic agents that are becoming increasingly important in the management of Crohn's disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / therapeutic use*
  • Aminosalicylic Acids / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Crohn Disease / drug therapy*
  • Crohn Disease / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Nutritional Support / methods*
  • Steroids
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Aminosalicylic Acids
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Steroids