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Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
- IBD Algorithm ... refractory to medical therapy ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... infection (CMV, C. diff ... NSAIDS, immuno-therapy ... lymphomas, others) #IBD ... mimics #mimickers #differential
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
IBD Algorithm ... Severe/Extensive Disease ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Severe Ulcerative Colitis ... - Management Algorithm ... Adherence • Assess Disease ... Diff. & CMV COVID ... #Algorithm #IBD
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
- Management Algorithm ... placebo • Potential GI ... dosing if liver disease ... combination PO/PR 5-ASA therapy ... #treatment #IBD
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Diagnosis Algorithm ... , asymptomatic IBD ... OUT BRISK Upper GI ... bleed, • Acute colitis ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
extension: - Disease ... CA • Topical therapy ... Infection (CMV, c-Diff ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 • G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
Grade of Disease ... -4 • Consult GI ... Diff, Stool cx, ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #IBD