Update zur Pathophysiologie, Prädiktion und Prävention chronisch-entzündlicher Darmerkrankungen
摘要
The pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel diseases is not fully understood. In a staged model by the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization (ECCO) regarding disease development, it is assumed that there is a population at risk for manifestation of disease following subtle changes over time.
ObjectiveThis work aims to summarize the current state of knowledge regarding the pathophysiology, prediction and prevention of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.
Materials and MethodsSelective literature research via PubMed.
ResultsSeveral genetic, biochemical, and microbiome scores have the potential to identify individuals at increased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, possibly up to a decade before onset.
DiscussionThe growing knowledge regarding the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases makes prediction before disease onset a possible future diagnostic goal. Hypothetically, early changes before the disease manifests could be reversible and may be amenable to prevention programs.