European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation Topical Review on Environmental Factors in IBD

Abstract

This ECCO Topical Review of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation [ECCO] focuses on the role of environmental factors with respect to the development of inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] as well as their influence on the course of established IBD. The objective was to reach expert consensus to provide evidence-based guidance for clinical practice.

Keywords: Crohn’s disease; European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation; antibiotics; environmental; hygiene; inflammatory bowel disease; perinatal factors; ulcerative colitis.