Autistic Enterocolitis: Fact or Fiction

This lecture will review the published data regarding the symptoms, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry of this unique intestinal inflammatory process and discuss possible mechanistic processes by which they may result in cognitive and neurologic dysfunction.

Arthur Krigsman, MD

Dr. Krigsman is a pediatrician and board certified pediatric gastroenterologist who has evaluated and treated over 1400 children suffering from autism and a variety of gastrointestinal problems. He maintains offices in both New York City and Austin, Texas, is actively involved in clinical research, and has presented his findings in peer reviewed journals, scientific meetings, and at a congressional hearing dealing with autism and its possible causes.

Date/Time:

Thu, 05/24/2012 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Room:

Lilacs

Track:

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