ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Day Two | April 2022-Evaluation and Management of IBD

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Erica Hagee from the Oregon Clinic in Portland, Oregon gives a whirlwind presentation on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management. She briefly reviews ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, discusses the diagnostic process, and highlights medical management strategies. Dr. Hagee emphasizes the importance of both subjective and objective measures in assessing inflammation and remission in IBD patients. She also introduces the concept of treat-to-target, where treatment is adjusted based on specific goals such as clinical remission and mucosal healing. Dr. Hagee provides an overview of management strategies for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including medications and risk stratification criteria. She also emphasizes the need for regular surveillance colonoscopies in IBD patients, particularly those at increased risk for colon cancer. Finally, Dr. Hagee briefly discusses the role of therapeutic drug monitoring and concludes with a discussion on in-office management of IBD patients, including new patient assessments, routine follow-ups, and managing flares.

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Erica Heagy, MSN, FNP-BC

Keywords

inflammatory bowel disease

diagnostic process

treat-to-target

management strategies

surveillance colonoscopies

therapeutic drug monitoring