Procedures and surgery

People with HIV can develop colitis that mimics inflammatory bowel disease; treatment and outcomes may differ because infections and HIV-related pathology can cause similar symptoms and can worsen with standard IBD...

Conference analyses describe how subcutaneous infliximab performs after stopping IV treatment and when compared with IV infliximab for ileal/ileocolonic Crohn's — information that could affect treatment decisions for...

The study suggests that about one-quarter of IBD patients treated with advanced therapies develop difficult-to-treat disease, and identifies timing of therapy, age, and specific therapy choice as predictors.

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a video related to Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Procedures and surgery. The original article is from hmpgloballearningnetwork.com.

MRE is a noninvasive imaging test commonly used to evaluate small-bowel Crohn’s disease, especially when disease is beyond the reach of endoscopy or when repeated follow-up imaging is needed. It helps detect...

AMNs are rare but can be malignant and may mimic UC flares or appendicitis, which can delay diagnosis. For people with long-standing UC, awareness may prompt appropriate imaging and surgical referral.

Patients and clinicians exploring new, less-invasive options for fibrostenotic colonic Crohn's disease may be interested because this study reports that intralesional PRP after balloon dilation is feasible and appears...

Internal fistulae can be clinically silent yet serious in long-standing Crohn's disease. Early cross-sectional imaging detected rare gastrocolic and duodenocolic fistulae in this patient, and elective combined surgery...

A rapidly growing abdominal mass or unexplained systemic decline in someone with Crohn's disease may represent a rare malignancy (plasmablastic neoplasm) rather than infection or a disease flare; prompt biopsy is...

This study reports real-world short-term outcomes after colectomy for IBD at a tertiary New Zealand centre, including complication rates and how often restorative surgery (ileal pouch) was later performed—information...

Postoperative recurrence after ileocolonic resection is common and identifying who is at higher risk helps guide postoperative monitoring and decisions about early prophylactic therapy.

Patients with fibrostenosing Crohn’s disease face progressive strictures and limited targeted treatments; data from STENOVA’s OLE and the planned NOV‑ERA trial could advance therapies that target both inflammation and...

Perianal fistulas cause significant morbidity and often need both medical and surgical treatments. Newer drug options and updated guideline support earlier use of advanced therapies, which may improve healing and reduce...

Perianal fistulizing Crohn's often causes significant symptoms and requires both medical and surgical approaches. Newer biologics and JAK inhibitors expand treatment options and guidelines increasingly support earlier...

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a case report related to Crohn's disease, Perforation, and Procedures and surgery. The original article is from Internal medicine journal.

First-person accounts of Crohn's or colitis can help others recognize severe symptoms, the emotional toll of chronic gut disease, and that surgery can be part of a pathway to symptom relief for some people.

Anastomotic strictures after TPC–IPAA can impair bowel function and quality of life; identifying preoperative pelvic and body-composition risk factors could help tailor surgical planning or follow-up.

People with ulcerative colitis face long-term health risks beyond the gut. This study suggests that getting a colectomy early after diagnosis might be linked to lower long-term risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2...

Children with newly diagnosed IBD are increasingly started on advanced therapies early after diagnosis and are receiving fewer corticosteroids.

Immunosuppressed patients with refractory or atypical Crohn’s symptoms may rarely have intestinal Kaposi sarcoma, which can change management. Recognizing this possibility could alter the need for surgery versus systemic...

Accurate, radiation-free imaging at the point of care can speed diagnosis and management of strictures, abscesses, and fistulas in Crohn’s disease. Improved ultrasound techniques may help determine who needs surgery or...

Perianal fistulas are common and burdensome in Crohn’s disease; this large multicenter Korean study quantifies high rates of complex fistulas, frequent recurrence, and suggests biologic therapy is associated with fewer...

A reliable endoscopic method that matches histology could reduce the need for biopsies and speed decisions about remission and treatment in UC. Patients and clinicians interested in noninvasive, real‑time inflammation...

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a case report related to Crohn's disease and Procedures and surgery. The original article is from Clinical case reports.

Postoperative pain control choices after ileocecectomy could affect Crohn's flare risk and opioid exposure. A pediatric center-level analysis found no association between ketorolac and flares and suggested reduced opioid...

For people with UC who do not respond to tacrolimus, adding infliximab may induce remission and reduce the short-term need for colectomy. The findings point to a potential rescue strategy and an option to transition to...

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a clinical study related to Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Strictureplasty. The original article is from Surgical Endoscopy.

Persistent bowel symptoms can signal a range of conditions, including rare cancers; prompt evaluation helps ensure appropriate diagnosis and treatment. The story highlights symptom overlap between Crohn’s disease and...

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a patient education related to Inflammatory bowel disease and Procedures and surgery. The original article is from Updates in Surgery.

If you or someone you care for uses or may use VELSIPITY (etrasimod) for ulcerative colitis, local manufacturing and priority review in China could improve drug supply, availability, and potentially lower costs. The...

Researchers are testing a new swallowable thermal capsule that could eventually help detect temperature changes from GI inflammation. For people with Crohn’s disease or IBD, a safe, noninvasive way to sense inflammatory...

Standardised care pathways may reduce hospital admissions and help health systems manage the burden of IBD without worsening patient-reported disease control.

Fibrostenosing (stricturing) Crohn’s disease is a major cause of complications and surgeries. Early-phase clinical results about a therapy targeting fibrotic strictures could matter to people facing strictures or...

This report describes open‑label extension data for ontunisertib, an investigational oral drug being tested specifically for fibrostenosing Crohn’s disease.

Bright, round objects on stomach CT scans can be mistaken for retained pills or bleeding. For people with Crohn's disease who commonly receive CT enterography and may have bile reflux or duodenal narrowing, this report...

A colon-targeted delivery system could allow an anti-inflammatory plant extract (Myrica esculenta) to reach the colon with minimal systemic exposure, which may be relevant for developing localized treatments for...

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a clinical study related to Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Procedures and surgery. The original article is from Internal medicine (Tokyo,...

The study describes a specific surgical technique (side-to-end anastomosis) used during ileocecal resection and reports low surgical and endoscopic recurrence over long follow-up, which could be relevant to surgical...

Setons are a common surgical tool to manage draining perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease by keeping tracts open for drainage and reducing infection. A low-cost, catheter-based seton option could be useful in settings...

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a case report related to Seton and Procedures and surgery. The original article is from esmed.org.

If you have fibrostenosing Crohn’s disease, this investigational oral drug is being studied specifically for strictures — the company reports high CDAI remission in the extension and plans a larger randomized study...

Patients with fibrostenosing Crohn’s disease have limited treatment options for the fibrotic strictures that can lead to procedures and surgery. These OLE findings suggest ontunisertib may be safe long-term and could...

A new Phase 2 study of StemSmart™ could expand treatment options for patients with refractory or fistulising Crohn’s disease if later trials confirm safety and benefit. Appointment of a CRO is an early but important step...

This press release signals a step toward a new local, regenerative approach for treating complex perianal fistulas—a difficult Crohn’s complication with limited options. If clinical trials proceed, the therapy could add...

IUS offers a rapid, radiation-free way to detect active inflammation and common complications in IBD, which could improve initial ED assessment and reduce reliance on CT scans.

Shorter hospital stay after colorectal surgery can reduce disruption, infection risk, and costs. This review suggests ERAS pathways can shorten length of stay for people with IBD without increasing short-term...

Quality of life is often substantially affected in IBD; this study identifies active disease, greater severity, prior surgery, and stricturing Crohn's disease as factors linked to lower HRQoL, highlighting areas...

The article reports a new oral nanozyme that combines imaging and ROS-scavenging therapy aimed at IBD lesions—an early-stage approach that could one day enable targeted, noninvasive treatment and lesion tracking.