IBD Guidelines Archives - The British Society of Gastroenterology

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First published on 11 May 2021

British Society of Gastroenterology Guidelines on the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders seen by clinicians in both primary and secondary care. Since publication of the last British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guideline in 2007, substantial advances have been made […]

Guidelines

First published on 12 Jun 2019

BSG consensus guidelines on the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in adults

Abstract Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the principal forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Both represent chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which displays heterogeneity in inflammatory and symptomatic burden between patients and within individuals over time. Optimal management relies […]

Guidelines

First published on 04 Sep 2018

The use of faecal microbiota transplant as treatment for recurrent or refractory Clostridium difficile infection and other potential indications

Interest in the therapeutic potential of faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) has been increasing globally in recent years, particularly as a result of randomised studies in which it has been used as an intervention. The main focus of these studies has […]

Guidelines

First published on 25 Sep 2013

BSG guidelines on inflammatory bowel disease biopsies

Professor Roger M Feakins Accurate histopathological assessment of biopsies is important for the diagnosis, subclassification, and management of chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines for the initial histopathological diagnosis of IBD were published in […]

Guidelines

First published on 01 Jun 2013

Ulcerative colitis: management

This guideline covers the care and treatment of adults, children and young people who have ulcerative colitis (UC). It aims to help professionals to provide consistent high-quality care and it highlights the importance of advice and support for people with […]

Guidelines

First published on 01 Oct 2012

Crohn’s disease: management

This guideline covers the management of Crohn’s disease in children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce people’s symptoms and maintain or improve their quality of life.