WGO Practice Guideline - Celiac Disease
Title: Celiac Disease
Definition
Celiac disease is a form of enteropathy affecting the (small) intestine in genetically predisposed children and adults, precipitated by the ingestion of gluten-containing foods. It is also referred to as celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, and nontropical sprue. Gluten is the storage protein in wheat, rye, and barley that gives the dough its desired baking properties.
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Graded Evidence
- Meta-analyses, Systematic reviews, Practice guidelines
- Clinical Trials
- Other Reading
- Cascade and Global Epidemiology
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Review team
- Prof. J. Bai (chairman)
- Prof. E. Zeballos *
- Prof. M. Fried
- Prof. G.R. Corazza
- Prof. D. Schuppan
- Prof. M.J.G. Farthing
- Prof. C. Catassi
- Prof. L. Greco
- Prof. H. Cohen
- Dr. J.H. Krabshuis
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