Author Archives: Gastroenterology Journal

Pouch failure after restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) occurs in up to 15% of cases. A redo pouch procedure can be offered to maintain intestinal continuity after pouch failure, but little is known on quality of life (… Continue reading →

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disease that consists of Crohn’s Disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain access to enough food. It is estimated that 1 in 7 children in the United St… Continue reading →

Crohn’s perianal fistulas (CPFs) are a common complication of Crohn’s disease and treated with both medical and surgical interventions. This study aimed to characterize the experience and satisfaction of healthcare professionals (HCPs) with current CPF… Continue reading →

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are increasingly recognized for their role in perpetuating an inequitable healthcare system, particularly for those with chronic disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are likely subject to many of … Continue reading →

Inflammatory Bowel disease is a long-term illness which can lead to numerous hospital admissions and accounts for a large amount of health care costs. IBD is a pro-inflammatory state and these patients have known elevated inflammatory markers and thus … Continue reading →

Most of the literature available on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comes from studies performed in white population. Recent studies indicate a potential shift in the epidemiology of IBD in the United States, with significantly greater increases in in… Continue reading →

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) delivers 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, increasing tissue oxygen levels and regulating inflammatory pathways. Despite significant expansion of the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) therapeutics, there remains a si… Continue reading →

A treat-to-target (TTT) strategy of aiming for symptomatic and endoscopic remission is recommended for the management of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Yet, real-world uptake of TTT strategies has been modest. We sought to assess the feasibility of… Continue reading →

Achieving endoscopic remission has become the preferred clinical endpoint in the care of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. This requires repeat colonoscopy in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) after initiation of therapy. Recent adult data… Continue reading →

To optimize care while being resource conscious, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) must develop equitable policies that incorporate Veterans’ values and beliefs. Switching patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) from biologic medications … Continue reading →