Resection, ostomy, J-pouch, strictureplasty, fistula, abscess, and other procedure-related updates.
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A surgical technique (mesentery removal) reported in an international randomized trial lowered early endoscopic recurrence after Crohn’s surgery. If validated more widely, it could reduce repeat operations and hospital...
If you have IBD or are at risk for colorectal disease, clinicians at the conference highlighted that these conditions are being seen more often and that treatment approaches have shifted toward personalized medicine and...
The article reports rising colorectal disease and IBD rates and describes modern shifts in treatment—topics that can affect screening, treatment options, and specialist care access for people with IBD or colorectal...
People with Crohn’s disease who have an ileostomy have limited noninvasive ways to monitor small-bowel inflammation. This study suggests measuring fecal calprotectin from ileostomy output could help detect postoperative...
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This reports a potential new way to extend remission after exclusive enteral nutrition by combining diet with fecal microbiome transfer—an approach that targets the gut microbiome rather than adding drugs. If effective,...
Vulvar Crohn’s is an uncommon but real extraintestinal manifestation that can cause painful skin changes and sometimes appears before GI Crohn’s is diagnosed. Knowing about it may speed diagnosis and lead to coordinated...
This article reports the start of a first-in-human trial testing extracellular vesicles as a new regenerative treatment for complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease, a hard-to-treat complication with limited options.
This article describes implantable vagus nerve stimulators being studied as a way to reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases, including Crohn’s disease. If effective, these devices could offer a non-drug option or...
Surgical technique at the site of anastomosis can affect post-operative recurrence and recovery in Crohn’s disease. A simpler, faster stapled Kono-S might make this recurrence-reducing approach more accessible to...
Knowing the type of Crohn’s disease helps explain where symptoms come from and what treatments or procedures might be considered. The article links specific symptoms and complications to each anatomical pattern of...
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Anal fistulas are a common and often painful complication of Crohn’s disease that usually need medical or surgical treatment. Managing the underlying Crohn’s with biologic therapy is often necessary for fistulas to heal....
Understanding the differences between Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis helps patients and caregivers recognize likely symptom patterns, know which tests and treatments are commonly used, and when to seek specialist care....
A real-life story about living with Crohn’s, an ileostomy, and later having reversal surgery may be emotionally relevant and practically informative for people facing similar choices. It shows one path to regaining...
If your Crohn’s gets worse, your care plan may change — from new medicines to nutritional support or surgery — and this article summarizes common steps doctors take to prevent complications and control inflammation.
Postoperative recurrence after ileocolonic resection is common in Crohn’s disease. This randomized trial suggests vedolizumab can reduce early endoscopic recurrence, offering an additional biologic option for preventing...
