Infectious colitis is a highly prevalent condition and a major cause of morbidity worldwide. Clinical management of infectious colitis, which can be caused by various intestinal pathogens and some sexually transmitted pathogens, is a medical challenge.

This online course provides the latest information on all aspects of infectious colitis. Authors Laia Peries and Xavier Aldeguer discuss the aetiology, epidemiology, symptoms and clinical features. They describe the general diagnostic approach to infectious colitis and present a diagnostic algorithm. They also summarize the treatment options and raise awareness of complications and special situations.

Target audience

This course is suitable for gastroenterologists in training, but it is also appropriate for physicians and surgeons in other disciplines who have an interest in infectious colitis, as well as nurses, biotechnicians and advanced-years’ medical students who have an interest in gastroenterology. 

Proctologic disorders are a widespread problem—their high incidence means that many different healthcare professionals (e.g. gastroenterologists, surgeons, dermatologists, nurses, young residents, etc.) will be confronted by patients complaining about a proctologic disease.

This course by European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) experts Harald Rosen, Janindra Warusavitarne and Nuha Yassin provides the most recent state-of-the-art information on the common proctologic disorders of haemorrhoids and perianal skin conditions.

Target audience

This course is suitable for gastroenterologists and surgeons in training, but is also appropriate for other physicians, as well as nurses, biotechnicians and medical students who have an interest in coloproctology.

Intestinal failure is the rarest organ failure, but its prevalence across Europe is increasing. Patients have complex conditions and requirements, and optimal care involves multiple specialties and disciplines. Home parenteral nutrition — the first-line treatment for chronic intestinal failure — can significantly impact patients’ lives.

This online course provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of intestinal failure and parenteral nutrition. Authors Shameer Mehta and Sarah Williams discuss the aetiology and management of short bowel syndrome, followed by the causes, classification and management of intestinal failure.

Target audience

This course is suitable for gastroenterologists in training, colorectal surgeons, nutrition nurses, dietitians, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals looking after patients receiving parenteral nutrition.

With the introduction of population-based screening programs in several countries, the proportion of patients diagnosed with early invasive colorectal cancer (T1 CRC) has been vastly increasing. There are several major challenges in clinical management of this patient group, resulting in significant practice variations among physicians.

This online course covers the most relevant aspects of clinical management of T1 CRC patients, and provides an overview of latest insights and current knowledge gaps. To facilitate the learning process, several questions on real-life patient cases have been included in which learners can bring the acquired knowledge directly into practice.

Target audience

This course is suitable for gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists, nurses and any other healthcare professionals interested in, or actively involved in clinical management of T1 CRC patients. 

This course was developed by Alexandra M.J. Langers, Jurjen J. Boonstra, James C.H. Hardwick, Richard (H.) Dang et al. in receipt of an Activity Grant from UEG.

Hereditary gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes are rare diseases that confer a significant risk of colorectal and other cancers. Correct diagnosis is needed to ensure patients undergo appropriate screening and follow-up for cancer prevention, and to ascertain risk in family members. Multidisciplinary management is essential to ensure appropriate clinical choices are made, and the involvement of a clinical geneticist is mandatory.

This online course addresses the various types of hereditary gastrointestinal polyposis syndrome. The genetic basis of each syndrome is considered, along with their presentation, extracolonic features, cancer risk, diagnosis, screening, surveillance and treatment options.

Target audience

This course is suitable for gastroenterologists in training and physicians and surgeons in other disciplines, as well as nurses, biotechnicians and advanced-years’ medical students who have an interest in gastroenterology. 

Acute pancreatitis is the most frequent pancreatic disease and the most common reason for emergency room admission for all nonmalignant gastrointestinal diseases. This rapid-onset and painful inflammation of the pancreas is troublesome to manage because it has a diverse and often unpredictable clinical course. Although the inflammation usually subsides, complications can develop, and some patients will progress to chronic pancreatitis.
Learning objectives

This course is suitable for gastroenterologists in training, but it is also appropriate for physicians and surgeons in other disciplines, as well as nurses, biotechnicians and advanced-years’ medical students who have an interest in gastroenterology.