Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Inflammatory bowel diseases are one of the most common disorders in western gastroenterology. Anemia and iron deficiency are common findings which have become widely recognized by physicians and are considered well-treatable conditions. This second and updated edition covers the pathophysiology and treatment of anemia in inflammatory bowel diseases and discusses controversial aspects specifically when it comes to iron therapy. It includes the results from recent clinical trials and reflects the current knowledge in this field.