Editors: Hiromasa Ohira, Kiyoshi Migita

2019

The first edition of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Manifestations of Rheumatic Diseases includes state-of-the-art knowledge of the field of digestive and hepatobiliary complications of the most common rheumatic disorders. Rheumatic diseases are disorders of systemic connective tissue and are thought to be caused by autoimmunity. They present with a diverse array of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary manifestations, so it is important for rheumatologists to be aware of the diagnostic procedures and management of such complications.