P108 TEDUGLUTIDE USE IN CROHN’S DISEASE: A CASE SERIES

Teduglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) analogue with trophic effects on the intestinal mucosa to increase the absorptive surface area and enhance nutrient and fluid absorption of the small bowel (SB).1 It has been shown to reduce parenteral nutrition (PN) and intravenous fluid (IVF) requirements and is an important adjunct in the medical management of short bowel syndrome (SBS).1-2 Crohn’s disease (CD) is an important etiology of SBS but use of teduglutide in this population can be challenging.

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