ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course Endoscopy 2022 (On-Demand): Breakthrough to Excellence-Endoscopy in the Postoperative IBD Patient

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In this video, Dr. Bo Shen discusses the use of endoscopy in postoperative patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). He emphasizes the importance of being prepared and reviewing the patient's medical history and imaging before performing the endoscopy. Dr. Shen explains the different surgical procedures commonly performed for IBD, such as resection with anastomosis, ostomy, and ileal pouch formation. He recommends different scopes depending on the type of surgery, and discusses how far the scope should be inserted based on the specific procedure. Dr. Shen also explains how to identify and treat abnormalities, such as strictures and fistulas, during the endoscopy. Overall, endoscopy plays an important role in disease monitoring and treatment for postoperative IBD patients.

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Bo Shen, MD, FASGE

Keywords

endoscopy

postoperative patients

inflammatory bowel disease

surgical procedures

disease monitoring