ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (On-Demand) - Clinical Case-Based Learning (Day Two) | March 2024-The Role of Imaging in Managing Crohn's Disease

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Kimberly Collins, a nurse practitioner specializing in adult gastroenterology, discussed the importance of diagnostic imaging in managing Crohn's disease. She highlighted different modalities such as small bowel follow-through, CT and MR entorography, intestinal ultrasound, and video capsulendoscopy, each with its own pros and cons. Kimberly emphasized the significance of choosing the right test for each patient based on indications and the location of disease. She also discussed the role of nurse practitioners in reading and interpreting video capsules, saving time and enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Additionally, Kimberly touched on the emerging potential of intestinal ultrasound as a bedside tool for monitoring disease activity and predicting surgical outcomes. Finally, she highlighted the importance of APPs in the future of IBD care, particularly in gastroenterology.

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Kimberly Kearns, MS, APN-BC

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Kimberly Collins

nurse practitioner

gastroenterology

Crohn's disease

diagnostic imaging

intestinal ultrasound