Daily Archives: February 5, 2021
URINARY BLADDER NECROSIS – AN EXTRAINTESTINAL MANIFESTATION OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT
Extraintestinal manifestations are common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and genitourinary complications are known, including nephrolithiasis, fistulas, and ureteral obstruction. Bladder involvement is less common, and limited to cystitis includi… Continue reading
DIFFERENTIAL MANIFESTATIONS OF INLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD) BASED ON RAGE AND IMMIGRATION STATUS
The increasing incidence of IBD globally presents an important opportunity to study intrinsic and environmental determinants of disease development. We examined how race and immigration status influence IBD manifestations, treatments, and outcomes in a… Continue reading
SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER HYDROGEL FOAMS FOR FISTULA CLOSURE
Crohn’s disease can lead to fistula formation between portions of the urinary, reproductive, and digestive systems. The abnormal connections caused by these tunneling sores cause severe pain, infections, and abscess formation. Currently, 83% of Crohn’s… Continue reading