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Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
- IBD Algorithm ... manifestation in 10% • refractory ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Drug Adherence • Disease ... Optimize 5-ASA PO/PR ... #5ASA #Refractory ... #Treatment #Management ... #Algorithm
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
- Management Algorithm ... Response: • (Re ... Adherence • Assess Disease ... #UC #Management ... #Algorithm #IBD
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
- IBD Algorithm ... Indication for DTT: • Refractory ... Severe/Extensive Disease ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
- Management Algorithm ... Budesonide and UC ... dosing if liver disease ... #UC #Management ... #treatment #IBD
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Prevalence Crohn's > UC ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... fatigue despite disease ... #management
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Esophageal Crohn's Disease ... Management Algorithm ... Mitomycin C • Refractory ... #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
coronary artery disease ... mellitus; EF, ejection ... with preserved ejection ... failure with reduced ejection ... #Management #Cardiology
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
extension: - Disease ... primary Tx modality Refractory ... Ulcerative #Proctitis #IBD ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm