Ethnic differences in inflammatory bowel disease: Results from the United Kingdom inception cohort epidemiology study.

Background: The current epidemiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the multi-ethnic United Kingdom is unknown. The last incidence study in the United Kingdom was carried out over 20 years ago.

Aim: To describe the incidence and phenotype of IBD and distribution within ethnic groups.

A prospective case control study of functional outcomes and related quality of life after colectomy for neoplasia.

Aim: Our aim was to assess bowel function and its effect on overall quality of life (QOL) when compared to healthy controls after colectomy.

Methods: Patients undergoing resection of colorectal neoplasia were recruited pre-operatively and followed up at 6 and 12 months, to assess 'early' bowel function. Patients who underwent surgery 2 to 4 years previously were recruited for assessment of 'intermediate' bowel function.