Lower Gastrointestinal Conditions

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Purchase this individual edition for online access to its content, and earn up to 5 CME credits upon completion of the quiz. Online access for this edition available until August 2021.

In This Edition

• Describe risk factors for and common manifestations of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis (UC).
• Summarize management options and follow-up care for patients with Crohn disease and UC.
• Describe the clinical and diagnostic features of lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
• Summarize the dietary management of malabsorption syndromes.
• Identify the types of diverticular disease and associated recommendations for imaging.
• Describe the management of and follow-up care for patients with acute diverticulitis.
• Discuss risk factors for colorectal cancer, including associated genetic syndromes.
• Summarize the current screening recommendations for colorectal cancer.

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Approved for 5 AAFP Prescribed credits. Credit valid through August 14, 2021.

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