Training and Simulators
Key Points • EUS is an advanced endoscopic procedure that is operator dependent, and training in a structured program is required for the development of cognitive, technical, and integrative skills…
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Damage Control: Management of Procedure-Associated Complications
List of Abbreviations CAN Colitis-associated neoplasia CD Crohn’s disease CI Confidence interval CMV Cytomegalovirus CRE Controlled radial expansion CT Computed tomography EBD Endoscopic balloon dilation ECF Enterocutaneous fistula EEF Enteroenteric…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease–Associated Bleeding
List of Abbreviations APC Argon plasma coagulation BAE Balloon-assisted enteroscopy CD Crohn’s disease CI Confidence interval CMV Cytomegalovirus CRC Colorectal cancer GI Gastrointestinal IBD Inflammatory bowel disease IPAA Ileal pouch-anal…
Endoscopic Treatment of Bezoars and Foreign Bodies in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
List of Abbreviations ASGE The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy CD Crohn’s disease DBE Double-balloon endoscopy EBD Endoscopic balloon dilation ECCO The European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation EGD Esophagogastroduodenoscopy GI…
Overview of Surgical Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis
List of Abbreviations ATZ Anal transitional zone CI Continent ileostomy ET Enterostomal therapist IBD Inflammatory bowel disease IPAA Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis IRA Ileorectal anastomosis QOL Quality of life TAC Total…
Common Complications of Surgery for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
List of Abbreviations ASA The American Society of Anesthesiologists CD Crohn’s disease CT Computed tomography EBD Endoscopic balloon dilation EUA Examination under anesthesia IBD Inflammatory bowel disease IPAA Ileal pouch-anal…
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation as Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
List of Abbreviations CD Crohn’s disease CDI Clostridium difficile infection CMV Cytomegalovirus CRP C-reactive protein DSMB Data Monitoring and Safety Committee FDA The Food and Drug Administration FMT Fecal microbiota…
Postoperative Crohn’s Disease Recurrence and Role of Endoscopy
List of Abbreviations AGA The American Gastroenterological Association CD Crohn’s disease CI Confidential interval ECCO European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation POCER Postoperative Crohn’s endoscopic recurrence TNF Tumor-necrosis factor Introduction Many…
Overview of Surgical Therapy for Crohn’s Disease
List of Abbreviations APR Abdominoperineal resection CD Crohn’s disease CDAI The Crohn’s Disease Activity Index CTE Computed tomography enterography FDA Food and Drug Administration HM Heineke–Mikulicz LIFT Ligation of the…
Multidisciplinary Approach to Stricturing Crohn’s Disease: Medical Versus Endoscopic Versus Surgical Therapy
List of Abbreviations ADA Adalimumab aOR Adjusted odds ratio AZA Azathioprine CCA Colo-colonic anastomosis CD Crohn’s disease CI Confidence interval CTE Computed tomography enterography EBD Endoscopic balloon dilation ES Endoscopic…
