Abstract
ECCO (European Crohn's and Colitis Organization) is a fast growing and highly active nonprofit association focusing on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The 6th Congress of ECCO was held on February 24-26, 2011 at the Convention Centre Dublin in Ireland.
A record number of 3509 participants attended the event. The annual ECCO Congress provides an unique opportunity to gain access to the latest and best scientific information and education in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, gastrointestinal surgery with its major focus on IBD.
The scientific programme is restructured in basic science and clinical sections. Furthermore there are oral and poster presentations of accepted abstracts.
At the 6th Congress of ECCO in 2011, a wide range of fun social activities was introduced on the occasion of the 10 year ECCO Anniversary.